How to get from Seattle to Bellingham by bus?

From Seattle to Bellingham by bus

To get from Seattle to Bellingham in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 21 bus from 35th Ave SW & SW Barton St station to 4th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2115 bus and finally take the 1 bus from Fairhaven Transportation Center station to Forest St at Holly St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min.

227min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Bus - FLIXBUS 2115FLIXBUS 2115
Bus - 11
Walk to Bellingham
Leaves from 35th Ave SW & SW Barton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    35th Ave SW & SW Barton St
    ID 22580
    0.84 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Downtown Seattle Via 35th Ave SW
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way
    ID 30635
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seattle Bus Station
    ID SEA6
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2115FLIXBUS 2115
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2115
    Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellingham Bus Stop
    ID BEL6
    120 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairhaven Transportation Center
    ID 9393
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    1 Downtown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest St at Holly St
    ID 2027
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bellingham
    Walk to
    Bellingham
    1.42 mi • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Seattle to Bellingham by bus via 21, FLIXBUS 2115 and 14

To get from Seattle to Bellingham in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 21 bus from 35th Ave SW & SW Barton St station to 4th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2115 bus and finally take the 14 bus from Harris Ave at 14th St station to 25th St at Bill Mcdonald Pkwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min.

241min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Bus - FLIXBUS 2115FLIXBUS 2115
Bus - 1414
Walk to Bellingham
Leaves from 35th Ave SW & SW Barton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    35th Ave SW & SW Barton St
    ID 22580
    0.84 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Downtown Seattle Via 35th Ave SW
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way
    ID 30635
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seattle Bus Station
    ID SEA6
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2115FLIXBUS 2115
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2115
    Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellingham Bus Stop
    ID BEL6
    120 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harris Ave at 14th St
    ID 2071
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    14 Downtown Via Wwu
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    25th St at Bill Mcdonald Pkwy
    ID 2103
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bellingham
    Walk to
    Bellingham
    1.33 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Seattle to Bellingham

The distance between Seattle, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Bellingham, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 93.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 227 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seattle to Bellingham by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Seattle

Seattle is located at Seattle, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is California Ave SW & SW Barton St.

Bus stations close to Seattle:

  • California Ave SW & SW Barton St
  • Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Rose St
  • SW Wildwood Pl & 46th Ave SW

Public transit stations close to Bellingham, Seattle - Tacoma, WA

Bellingham is located at Bellingham, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Bill Mcdonald Pkwy at Samish Way.

Train stations close to Bellingham:

  • Bellingham Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Bellingham:

  • Bill Mcdonald Pkwy at Samish Way
  • Samish Way at Bill Mcdonald Pkwy
  • Bellingham (Wwu - Lincoln Creek Park & Ride)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Seattle to Bellingham by bus via 21, FLIXBUS 2115 and 14

To get from Seattle to Bellingham in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 21 bus from 35th Ave SW & SW Barton St station to 4th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2115 bus and finally take the 14 bus from Harris Ave at 14th St station to 25th St at Bill Mcdonald Pkwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min.

241min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Bus - FLIXBUS 2115FLIXBUS 2115
Bus - 1414
Walk to Bellingham
Leaves from 35th Ave SW & SW Barton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    35th Ave SW & SW Barton St
    ID 22580
    0.84 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Downtown Seattle Via 35th Ave SW
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way
    ID 30635
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seattle Bus Station
    ID SEA6
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2115FLIXBUS 2115
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2115
    Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellingham Bus Stop
    ID BEL6
    120 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harris Ave at 14th St
    ID 2071
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    14 Downtown Via Wwu
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    25th St at Bill Mcdonald Pkwy
    ID 2103
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bellingham
    Walk to
    Bellingham
    1.33 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Seattle to Bellingham?

    The fastest way takes 227 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line FLIXBUS 2115, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Seattle to Bellingham?

    The alternative route takes 241 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line FLIXBUS 2115, Bus line 14.

  • Is there a direct bus between Seattle and Bellingham in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Seattle to Bellingham in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 21 bus line goes from 35th Ave SW & SW Barton St station near Seattle to Downtown Seattle Via 35th Ave SW station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown Seattle Via 35th Ave SW station near Bellingham in Seattle - Tacoma, WA

  • How long does it take to travel from Seattle to Bellingham in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus?

    The total travel time between Seattle and Bellingham in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 3 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Seattle to get to Bellingham in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get on the 21 bus from the 35th Ave SW & SW Barton St stop near Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Seattle and Bellingham in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Seattle Via 35th Ave SW stop, which is closest to Bellingham in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.