There are 5 ways to get from Federal Way to Bellingham by bus (Greyhound), tram, train, car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station – Bay 8 to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus 597
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0501
3h 21m$16–28Tram, train
- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Int'l Dist/Chinatowntram 1 Line
- Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
3h 55m$32–68Drive 110.7 mi
- Drive from Federal Way to Bellinghamcar 110.7 mi
2h 3m$21–30Fly
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane SEA - BLI
3h 54m$244–494Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by SheratonI-5 Corridor Northbound
4h 11m$33–68
Federal Way to Bellingham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Bellingham is to bus which costs $16 - $28 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Bellingham is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way station to Bellingham. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown Station – Bay 8 and arriving at Bellingham Bus Stop via Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Federal Way to Bellingham station. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown and arriving at Bellingham Amtrak Station via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Federal Way and Bellingham is 110 miles. The road distance is 111.4 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Bellingham without a car is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs $16 - $28.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Federal Way to Bellingham, including transfers.
Federal Way to Bellingham bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Federal Way Downtown Station – Bay 8.
Federal Way to Bellingham train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Federal Way Downtown station.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Bellingham is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs $16 - $28. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $240 - $500 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Federal Way Downtown Station – Bay 8 to Bellingham Bus Stop via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St and Seattle Bus Station in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) 3 times a day.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–490
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to Int'l Dist/Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from Federal Way Downtown Station – Bay 8 to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from Federal Way Downtown Station – Bay 8 to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- shuttle@airporter.com
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
Shuttle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Federal Way to Bellingham bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St station.
Federal Way to Bellingham train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Int'l Dist/Chinatown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Bellingham is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Federal Way to Bellingham.
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