What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Bellingham, WA?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Bellingham, WA is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Bellingham, WA?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Bellingham, WA is to fly and line 1 bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $180 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Bellingham, WA?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Bellingham, WA. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Bellingham Bus Stop via Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Bellingham, WA?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Bellingham Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Portland to Bellingham, WA?

The distance between Portland and Bellingham, WA is 272 miles. The road distance is 261.5 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Bellingham, WA without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Bellingham, WA without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $80 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Bellingham, WA?

The train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Station takes 5h 54m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Portland to Bellingham, WA bus from?

Portland to Bellingham, WA bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Bellingham, WA train from?

Portland to Bellingham, WA train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train or bus from Portland to Bellingham, WA?

The best way to get from Portland to Bellingham, WA is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Portland to Bellingham, WA bus arrive?

Portland to Bellingham, WA bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.

Where does the Portland to Bellingham, WA train arrive?

Portland to Bellingham, WA train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bellingham Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Portland to Bellingham, WA?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Bellingham, WA is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Portland to Bellingham, WA.

How do I get a train ticket from Portland to Bellingham, WA?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Portland to Bellingham, WA?

Book your Portland to Bellingham, WA bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bellingham, WA?

There are 74+ hotels available in Bellingham, WA.

Portland to Bellingham, WA - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Portland to Bellingham, WA by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
5h 54m
$80–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0501
6h 10m
$39–74
Drive 260 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Bellingham, WAcar 260 mi
4h 37m
$48–69
Fly to Bellingham International Airport, line 1 bus
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane PDX - BLI
2. Take the bus from Bellingham Station to Fairhaven Transportation Centerbus
4h 19m
$185–496
Bus via Seattle
1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus FlixBus 2110 / ...
2. Take the bus from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 1m
$59–92
Fly to King County International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus
5h 31m
$719–1,331
Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
2. Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 27m
$178–394
Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane PDX - YVR
2. Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 13m
$335–803
Fly to Paine Field County Airport, train
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane PDX - PAE
2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 28m
$302–540

Portland to Bellingham, WA by train (Amtrak)

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5h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 270.5 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Bellingham Bus Stop via Seattle Bus Station in around 6h 10m.

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