How to get from Burlington to Seattle by bus and train?

From Burlington to Seattle by bus and train

To get from Burlington to Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 208 bus from Chuckanut P&R (Park & Ride) station to Skagit Station Gate 8 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the C LINE bus from Alaskan Way S & S Jackson St station to Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Bus - 208208
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Bus - C LINE
Leaves from Chuckanut P&R (Park & Ride)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Burlington
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Skagit Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skagit Station Gate 8
    ID 6288
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mount Vernon Amtrak Station
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Portland
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Seattle
    117 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alaskan Way S & S Jackson St
    ID 1562
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - C LINE
    Wait for bus
    C LINE
    West Seattle Alaska Junction
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    Ride to bus station
    Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    ID 20250
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Burlington to Seattle by bus and train via 80X, AMTRAK CASCADES and C LINE

To get from Burlington to Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 80X bus from Chuckanut P&R (Park & Ride) station to Skagit Station Gate 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the C LINE bus from Alaskan Way S & S Jackson St station to Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 9 min.

249min
Bus - 80X80X
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Bus - C LINE
Leaves from Chuckanut P&R (Park & Ride)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Burlington
  • 2
    Bus - 80X80X
    Wait for bus
    80X
    Mount Vernon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skagit Station Gate 2
    ID 6222
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mount Vernon Amtrak Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Portland
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Seattle
    117 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alaskan Way S & S Jackson St
    ID 1562
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - C LINE
    Wait for bus
    C LINE
    West Seattle Alaska Junction
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    Ride to bus station
    Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    ID 20250
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Burlington to Seattle

The distance between Burlington, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Seattle, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 77.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burlington to Seattle by bus and train, 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 Burlington

Burlington is located at Burlington, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is W Victoria Ave.

Bus stations close to Burlington:

  • W Victoria Ave
  • Burlington Boulevard and Fairhaven
  • Fairhaven at Hulbush Lane

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

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

Bus stations close to Seattle:

  • Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
  • SW Wildwood Pl & 46th Ave SW
  • SW Wildwood Pl & 45th Ave SW

Ferry stations close to Seattle:

  • Fauntleroy

Related Routes

Alternative route from Burlington to Seattle by bus and train via 80X, AMTRAK CASCADES and C LINE

To get from Burlington to Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 80X bus from Chuckanut P&R (Park & Ride) station to Skagit Station Gate 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the C LINE bus from Alaskan Way S & S Jackson St station to Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 9 min.

249min
Bus - 80X80X
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Bus - C LINE
Leaves from Chuckanut P&R (Park & Ride)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Burlington
  • 2
    Bus - 80X80X
    Wait for bus
    80X
    Mount Vernon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skagit Station Gate 2
    ID 6222
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mount Vernon Amtrak Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Portland
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Seattle
    117 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alaskan Way S & S Jackson St
    ID 1562
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - C LINE
    Wait for bus
    C LINE
    West Seattle Alaska Junction
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    Ride to bus station
    Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    ID 20250
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line AMTRAK CASCADES, Bus line C LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 249 minutes, using Bus line 80X, Bus line AMTRAK CASCADES, Bus line C LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.

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

    The 208 bus line goes from Skagit Station station near Burlington to Skagit Station Gate 8 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Skagit Station Gate 8 station near Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA

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

    The total travel time between Burlington and Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and train is about 3 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 208 bus from the Skagit Station stop near Burlington in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Skagit Station Gate 8 stop, which is closest to Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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