How to get from Bellingham to Space Needle by bus and train?

From Bellingham to Space Needle by bus and train

To get from Bellingham to Space Needle in Seattle, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 5 bus from Bill Mcdonald Pkwy at Samish Way station to Fairhaven Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the 1 bus from S Jackson St & 5th Ave S station to 3rd Ave & Vine St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min. The bus and train schedule from Bellingham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Space Needle on the Moovit app.

219min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Bus - 11
Walk to Space Needle
Leaves from Bill Mcdonald Pkwy at Samish Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bill Mcdonald Pkwy at Samish Way
    ID 2082
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    5 Samish/Fairhaven
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairhaven Transportation Center
    ID 9393
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bellingham Amtrak Station
    ID BEL
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Portland
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Seattle
    ID SEA
    146 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Jackson St & 5th Ave S
    ID 1530
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Kinnear Seattle Center W
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd Ave & Vine St
    ID 1690
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Space Needle
    Walk to
    Space Needle
    Broad Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bellingham to Space Needle

The distance between Bellingham, Seattle and Space Needle, Seattle is approximately 100.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 219 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bellingham to Space Needle by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Bellingham to Space Needle

To check the bus and train schedule from Bellingham to Space Needle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bellingham) and destination (Space Needle), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bellingham to Space Needle?

    The fastest way takes 219 minutes, using Bus line 5, Train line AMTRAK CASCADES, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bellingham and Space Needle?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bellingham to Space Needle?

    The 5 bus line goes from Bill Mcdonald Pkwy at Samish Way station near Bellingham in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Fairhaven Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Fairhaven Transportation Center station near Space Needle in Seattle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bellingham to Space Needle by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Bellingham in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Space Needle in Seattle by bus and train is about 3 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bellingham to get to Space Needle?

    Get on the 5 bus from the Bill Mcdonald Pkwy at Samish Way stop near Bellingham in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bellingham and Space Needle?

    Get off the bus at the Fairhaven Transportation Center stop, which is closest to Space Needle in Seattle.

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