There are 5 ways to get from Federal Way to Bellingham by tram, train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Int'l Dist/Chinatown1 Line
- Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak StationAmtrak Cascades
3h 55mDrive 110.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Federal Way to Bellingham110.7 mi
2h 3m$21–30Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to BellinghamFlixBus 2115
4h 15m$27–58Tram, fly
- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to SeaTac/Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)SEA - BLI
3h 53mShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by SheratonI-5 Corridor Northbound
4h 10m$33–68
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Bellingham is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 3m.
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 to Bellingham. However, there are services departing from Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St and arriving at Bellingham via Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
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 118 miles. The road distance is 111.4 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Bellingham without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Federal Way to Bellingham, including transfers.
Federal Way to Bellingham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Federal Way to Bellingham train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Federal Way Downtown station.
Federal Way to Bellingham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bellingham station.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Bellingham 5 times a week. Tickets cost $24–55 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
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- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to Int'l Dist/Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Bellingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- shuttle@airporter.com
- Website
- airporter.com
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
- Schedules at
- airporter.com
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More Questions & Answers
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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