There are 5 ways to get from Yelm to Bellingham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train via Seattle
best- Take the train from Lakewood Station to King Street Stationtrain S Line
- Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
4h 53m$111–161Bus via Seattle
cheapest- Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus 594
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0501
6h 31m$18–34Drive 147.6 mi
- Drive from Yelm to Bellinghamcar 147.6 mi
2h 59m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus 594
- Take the bus from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 14m$35–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
7h 19m$45–94
Yelm to Bellingham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yelm to Bellingham is to bus via Seattle which costs $18 - $35 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Yelm to Bellingham is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Yelm to Bellingham. However, there are services departing from Yelm Ave at 3rd St and arriving at Bellingham Bus Stop via Lacey Transit Center - Bay G, Lakewood Station - Bay 3 and Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Yelm station to Bellingham station. However, there are services departing from Lakewood Station and arriving at Bellingham Amtrak Station via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Yelm and Bellingham is 165 miles. The road distance is 148.5 miles.
The best way to get from Yelm to Bellingham without a car is to train via Seattle which takes 4h 53m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Yelm to Bellingham, including transfers.
Yelm to Bellingham bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Lakewood Station - Bay 3.
Yelm to Bellingham train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Lakewood Station.
The best way to get from Yelm to Bellingham is to train via Seattle which takes 4h 53m and costs $110 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via Seattle, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Yelm, WA, USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Yelm to Bellingham Amtrak Station via Lakewood Station, King Street Station, and Seattle in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yelm Ave at 3rd St to Bellingham Bus Stop via Lacey Transit Center - Bay J, Lacey Transit Center - Bay G, Lakewood Station - Bay 3, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, and Seattle Bus Station in around 6h 31m.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Train from Lakewood Station to King Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave S & Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yelm to Bellingham bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St station.
Yelm to Bellingham train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at King Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yelm to Bellingham is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Yelm to Bellingham.
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