There are 5 ways to get from Bellingham to Yelm by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train via Seattle
best- Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades
- Take the train from King Street Station to Lakewood Stationtrain S Line
5h 16m$109–159Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0501
- Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus 594
6h 1m$19–34Drive 147.4 mi
- Drive from Bellingham to Yelmcar 147.4 mi
2h 58m$27–39Bus via Lakewood Station - Bay 4
- Take the bus from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattlebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Lakewood Station - Bay 4bus 594 / ...
6h 32m$36–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades
6h 59m$48–95
Bellingham to Yelm by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Yelm is to bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Bellingham to Yelm is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bellingham to Yelm. However, there are services departing from Bellingham Bus Stop and arriving at Yelm Ave at 3rd St via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G and Lacey Transit Center - Bay D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Bellingham station to Yelm station. However, there are services departing from Bellingham Amtrak Station and arriving at Lakewood Station via King Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Bellingham and Yelm is 165 miles. The road distance is 148.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bellingham to Yelm without a car is to train via Seattle which takes 5h 16m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Bellingham to Yelm, including transfers.
Bellingham to Yelm bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bellingham Bus Stop station.
Bellingham to Yelm train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bellingham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Bellingham to Yelm is to train via Seattle which takes 5h 16m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Yelm, WA, USA?
You can take a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Yelm via Seattle, King Street Station, and Lakewood Station in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Yelm Ave at 3rd St via Seattle Bus Station, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, and Lacey Transit Center - Bay D in around 6h 1m.
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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Train from King Street Station to Lakewood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
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
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to SR 512 P&R - Zone I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Lakewood Station - Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
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 Yelm bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Bellingham to Yelm train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bellingham to Yelm is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Bellingham to Yelm.
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