What is the cheapest way to get from Bellingham, WA to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from Bellingham, WA to Portland is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bellingham, WA to Portland?

The fastest way to get from Bellingham, WA to Portland is to line 1 bus and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $70 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Bellingham, WA and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Bellingham, WA to Portland. However, there are services departing from Bellingham Bus Stop and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bellingham, WA and Portland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bellingham Amtrak Station station and arriving at Portland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Bellingham, WA to Portland?

The distance between Bellingham, WA and Portland is 272 miles. The road distance is 261.6 miles.

How do I travel from Bellingham, WA to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from Bellingham, WA to Portland without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs $50 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Bellingham, WA to Portland?

The train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Portland takes 6h 21m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Bellingham, WA to Portland bus from?

Bellingham, WA to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bellingham Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Bellingham, WA to Portland train from?

Bellingham, WA to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bellingham Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Bellingham, WA to Portland?

The best way to get from Bellingham, WA to Portland is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Bellingham, WA to Portland bus arrive?

Bellingham, WA to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.

Where does the Bellingham, WA to Portland train arrive?

Bellingham, WA to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.

Can I drive from Bellingham, WA to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Bellingham, WA to Portland is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Bellingham, WA to Portland.

How do I get a train ticket from Bellingham, WA to Portland?

Book your Bellingham, WA to Portland train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bellingham, WA to Portland?

Book your Bellingham, WA to Portland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 833+ hotels available in Portland.

Bellingham, WA to Portland - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bellingham, WA to Portland by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades
6h 21m
$50–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2115
2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
6h 50m
$46–85
Drive 260.1 mi
1. Drive from Bellingham, WA to Portlandcar 260.1 mi
4h 36m
$48–69
Train to King County International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattletrain
2. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
5h 36m
$727–1,158
Line 1 bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Fairhaven Transportation Center to Bellingham Stationbus
2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BLI - PDX
4h 18m
$70–436
Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattletrain
2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
6h 2m
$74–435
Train to Paine Field County Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane PAE - PDX
5h 12m
$85–487
Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane YVR - PDX
6h 25m
$336–947

Bellingham, WA to Portland by train (Amtrak)

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6h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 270.5 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Seattle Bus Station in around 6h 50m.

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