There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Fernie by plane, car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SEA - FCA
- Drive from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Ferniecar
5h 6m$234–1,154Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane SEA - YXC
- Drive from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Ferniecar
7h 40m$103–512Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
- Take the bus from New Westminster to Balfourbus
- Take the bus from Balfour to Ferniebus
22h 25m$434–622Drive 836.8 km
- Drive from Seattle to Ferniecar 836.8 km
9h 25m$152–220Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, drive
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YVR - YXC
- Drive from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Ferniecar
8h 10m$526–877Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus
- Take the bus from Vancouver to Balfourbus
- Take the bus from Balfour to Ferniebus
22h 45m$352–484
Seattle to Fernie by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Fernie is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Fernie is to fly and drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $230 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Fernie. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Fernie via Vancouver and Balfour. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.
The distance between Seattle and Fernie is 813 km. The road distance is 836.8 km.
The best way to get from Seattle to Fernie without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 25m and costs $430 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Seattle to Fernie, including transfers.
Seattle to Fernie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Fernie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Vancouver station.
Fernie is 2h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 11:01 PM in Seattle and 1:01 AM in Fernie.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Fernie is 837 km. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Seattle to Fernie.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Fernie, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Fernie via Vancouver and Balfour in around 22h 45m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–1,300
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,500
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–800
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
- Website
- pacificcoastal.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Kelowna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 778 382 7729
- info@mountainmanmikes.ca
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
Bus from New Westminster to Balfour
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $190–260
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
Bus from Balfour to Fernie
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
Bus from Vancouver to Balfour
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $200–260
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
Bus from Balfour to Fernie
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Website
- Home Mountain Man Mike's
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
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