There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Burnaby by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain Amtrak Cascades
4h 19m$127–199Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus Greyhound US0501
4h 51m$36–61Drive 219.6 km
- Drive from Seattle to Burnabycar 219.6 km
2h 35m$40–58Fly to Vancouver International Airport, subway
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane SEA - YVR
- Take the subway from Granville Station @ Platform 2 to Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 4subway
- Take the subway from Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 2 to Sperling-Burnaby Lake Station @ Platform 2subway
3h 26m$243–775Bus via Eastbound Hastings St @ Duthie Ave
- Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCbus Seattle Airport
5h 14m$74–78Fly to Bellingham International Airport, bus, line 321 bus, subway
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane SEA - BLI
- Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to Chevron - Gas Stationbus
- Take the bus from Northbound King George Blvd @ 64 Ave to King George Station @ Bay 4bus
- Take the subway from Columbia Station @ Platform 2 to Production Way-University Station @ Platform 1subway
5h 34m$225–1,053
Seattle to Burnaby by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Burnaby is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Burnaby is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Burnaby. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Vancouver via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Burnaby station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Sperling-Burnaby Lake Station @ Platform 2 via Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2 and Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Seattle and Burnaby is 260 km. The road distance is 219.6 km.
The best way to get from Seattle to Burnaby without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Seattle to Burnaby, including transfers.
Seattle to Burnaby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Burnaby train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Burnaby is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Burnaby, BC, Canada?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Vancouver twice daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 604 953 3333
- Website
- TransLink CA
Subway from Granville Station @ Platform 2 to Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $4
- Zone 2
- $5
- Zone 3
- $7
Subway from Commercial-Broadway Station @ Platform 2 to Sperling-Burnaby Lake Station @ Platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $4
- Zone 2
- $5
- Zone 3
- $7
Subway from Columbia Station @ Platform 2 to Production Way-University Station @ Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $0
- Zone 2
- $0
- Zone 3
- $0
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800.665.2122
- reservation@quickcoach.com
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
Bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $71
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Quick Shuttle Schedule
Bus from Bellingham Airport to Chevron - Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Quick Shuttle Schedule
- Phone
- +1 604 953 3333
- Website
- TransLink CA
Bus from Northbound King George Blvd @ 64 Ave to King George Station @ Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $4
- Zone 2
- $5
- Zone 3
- $7
Want to know more about travelling around Canada
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Burnaby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Vancouver station.
Burnaby is 1h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 4:02 PM in Seattle and 5:02 PM in Burnaby.
Seattle to Burnaby train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Burnaby is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Seattle to Burnaby.
There are 1421+ hotels available in Burnaby.