There are 4 ways to get from Bellingham to Fir Island by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Mount Vernon Amtrak StationAmtrak Cascades
27 min$15–65Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bellingham Station to Skagit Station80X
47 min$1–2Drive 28 mi
- Drive from Bellingham to Mount Vernon28 mi
33 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bellingham to Mount Vernon28 mi
33 min$85–110
Bellingham to Fir Island by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Fir Island is to bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Bellingham to Fir Island is to train which takes 27 min and costs $15 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bellingham Station station and arriving at Skagit Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bellingham Amtrak Station station and arriving at Mount Vernon Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Bellingham and Fir Island is 25 miles. The road distance is 28.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bellingham to Fir Island without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs $15 - $65.
The train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station takes 27 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Bellingham to Fir Island bus services, operated by Whatcom Transportation Authority, depart from Bellingham Station.
Bellingham to Fir Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bellingham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Bellingham to Fir Island is to train which takes 27 min and costs $15 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $2 and takes 47 min.
What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Fir Island, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $15–65 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Whatcom Transportation Authority operates a bus from Bellingham Station to Skagit Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 47 min. Skagit Transit also services this route 3 times a day.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 360-676-7433
- Website
- ridewta.com
Bus from Bellingham Station to Skagit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- ridewta.com
- Phone
- +1 360-757-4433
- custserv@skagittransit.org
- Website
- skagittransit.org
Bus from Bellingham Station to Skagit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.skagittransit.org
- Youth 8-17
- $1
- Adult
- $1–2
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Red Cab
- Phone
- +1 360-332-1960
Bellingham Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 360-733-8294
- Website
- yellowcabinc.com
Bellingham Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 360-220-4990
- Website
- taxibellingham.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bellingham to Fir Island bus services, operated by Whatcom Transportation Authority, arrive at Skagit Station.
Bellingham to Fir Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mount Vernon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bellingham to Fir Island is 28 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Bellingham to Fir Island.
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