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How to get fromMinneapolis to Bellinghamby plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Bellingham by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Bellingham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane MSP - BLI
    8h 23m
    $323–703

  2. Fly to Abbotsford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)plane plane MSP - YXX
    8h 41m
    $157–1,710

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Everett Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Everett Station to Chuckanut P&Rbus bus 90X
    37h 45m
    $349–576

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    40h 25m
    $467–1,038

  5. Drive  1,665 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Bellinghamcar car 1,665 mi
    27h 50m
    $304–439

  6. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MSP - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheratonshuttle bus
    8h 36m
    $212–2,367

  7. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane MSP - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 37m
    $181–697

Minneapolis to Bellingham by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration37h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$349Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,416.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S to Bellingham Transit Station via Maple Grove, Billings, Spokane, Everett Station, and Chuckanut P&R in around 37h 45m.

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