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How to get fromSanta Monica to Bellinghamby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle or train

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

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Bellingham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane BUR - BLI
    7h 37m
    $86–395

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Paine Field County Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane LAX - PAE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheratonshuttle bus
    8h 17m
    $82–373

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus bus
    30h 43m
    $151–337

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    39h 1m
    $176–344

  5. Drive 1,221.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Bellinghamcar car 1,221.6 mi
    20h 49m
    $223–322

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LAX - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheratonshuttle bus
    8h 30m
    $101–428

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane LAX - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 32m
    $95–612

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BUR - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheratonshuttle bus
    9h 57m
    $120–499

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane LAX - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 14m
    $144–646

Santa Monica to Bellingham by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration30h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?

Allegiant Air and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Bellingham Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and Seattle Bus Station in around 30h 43m.

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