There are 6 ways to get from Bellingham to Portland by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, or train
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Bellingham to Portland Curbside Bus StopFlixBus 2115
5h 30m$35–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to PortlandAmtrak Cascades
6h 21m$60–100Drive 261.4 mi
- Drive from Bellingham to Portland261.4 mi
4h 38m$48–69Fly from Bellingham International Airport
- Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)BLI - PDX
4h 53m$59–394Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)SEA - PDX
5h 17m$79–407Train to King County International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattle
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)BFI - PDX
5h 36m$581–1,158
Bellingham to Portland by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Portland is to bus which costs $35 - $110 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Bellingham to Portland is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bellingham and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
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.
The distance between Bellingham and Portland is 264 miles. The road distance is 262.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bellingham to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $35 - $110.
The bus from Bellingham to Portland Curbside Bus Stop takes 5h 30m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Bellingham to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bellingham station.
Bellingham to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bellingham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Bellingham to Portland is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $35 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 6h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $400 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Bellingham to Portland Curbside Bus Stop 5 times a week. Tickets cost $35–110 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 6h 21m.
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- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Bellingham to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- shuttle@airporter.com
- Website
- airporter.com
Shuttle from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- airporter.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bellingham to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Bellingham to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bellingham to Portland is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Bellingham to Portland.
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