There are 4 ways to get from Bellingham to Mercer Island by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus via Seattle Bus Station (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0501
3h 13m$19–30Drive 93.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bellingham to Mercer Islandcar 93.6 mi
1h 44m$18–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades
3h 43m$37–66Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattlebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 32m$37–50
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Mercer Island is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Bellingham to Mercer Island is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Bellingham to Mercer Island. However, there are services departing from Bellingham Bus Stop and arriving at 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St via S Jackson St & Maynard Ave S and N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Bellingham station to Mercer Island. However, there are services departing from Bellingham Amtrak Station and arriving at Mercer Island via Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Bellingham and Mercer Island is 97 miles. The road distance is 94.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bellingham to Mercer Island without a car is to bus via Seattle Bus Station which takes 3h 13m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Bellingham to Mercer Island, including transfers.
Bellingham to Mercer Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bellingham Bus Stop station.
Bellingham to Mercer Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bellingham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Bellingham to Mercer Island is to bus via Seattle Bus Station which takes 3h 13m and costs $19 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Mercer Island, WA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $13–25 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattle twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 2h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Bellingham to Mercer Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Bellingham to Mercer Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bellingham to Mercer Island is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Bellingham to Mercer Island.
There are 1442+ hotels available in Mercer Island.







