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How to get from Bellingham to Tumwater by bus?

By bus

To get from Bellingham to Tumwater in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the FLIXBUS 2115 bus from Bellingham (Wwu - Lincoln Creek Park & Ride) station to Seattle (6th Ave S & S Lane St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2110 bus and finally take the 12 bus from Olympia Transit Center station to South Puget Sound Community College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 15 min.

375min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2115FLIXBUS 2115
Bus - FLIXBUS 2110FLIXBUS 2110
Bus - 1212
Walk to Tumwater
Leaves from Bellingham (Wwu - Lincoln Creek Park & Ride)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bellingham
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2115FLIXBUS 2115
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2115
    Portland Curbside Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Seattle (6th Ave S & S Lane St)
    ID 1SE
    125 min
  • 4
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2110FLIXBUS 2110
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2110
    Eugene (University of Oregon - Hayward Field)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympia (Intercity Transit Center)
    ID 1OL
    125 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    ID 167
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    To Labor and Industries
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Puget Sound Community College
    ID 88
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tumwater
    Walk to
    Tumwater
    0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via FLIXBUS 2115, FLIXBUS 2110 and 41

To get from Bellingham to Tumwater in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the FLIXBUS 2115 bus from Bellingham (Wwu - Lincoln Creek Park & Ride) station to Seattle (6th Ave S & S Lane St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2110 bus and finally take the 41 bus from Olympia Transit Center station to Division St at Harrison Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 43 min.

403min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2115FLIXBUS 2115
Bus - FLIXBUS 2110FLIXBUS 2110
Bus - 4141
Walk to Tumwater
Leaves from Bellingham (Wwu - Lincoln Creek Park & Ride)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bellingham
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2115FLIXBUS 2115
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2115
    Portland Curbside Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Seattle (6th Ave S & S Lane St)
    ID 1SE
    125 min
  • 4
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2110FLIXBUS 2110
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2110
    Eugene (University of Oregon - Hayward Field)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympia (Intercity Transit Center)
    ID 1OL
    125 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    ID 167
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    To Evergreen St College
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Division St at Harrison Ave
    ID 273
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tumwater
    Walk to
    Tumwater
    2.44 mi • 51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bellingham to Tumwater

The distance between Bellingham, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Tumwater, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 149.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 375 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bellingham to Tumwater 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 Bellingham

Bellingham is located at Bellingham, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Bellingham (Wwu - Lincoln Creek Park & Ride).

Train stations close to Bellingham:

  • Bellingham Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Bellingham:

  • Bellingham (Wwu - Lincoln Creek Park & Ride)
  • Lincoln Creek Park & Ride
  • Lincoln St at Maple St

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

Tumwater is located at Tumwater, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Crites St at 26th Ave.

Bus stations close to Tumwater:

  • Crites St at 26th Ave
  • 29th Ave at Ferguson St
  • Quixote Village

Alternative route by bus via FLIXBUS 2115, FLIXBUS 2110 and 41

To get from Bellingham to Tumwater in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the FLIXBUS 2115 bus from Bellingham (Wwu - Lincoln Creek Park & Ride) station to Seattle (6th Ave S & S Lane St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2110 bus and finally take the 41 bus from Olympia Transit Center station to Division St at Harrison Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 43 min.

403min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2115FLIXBUS 2115
Bus - FLIXBUS 2110FLIXBUS 2110
Bus - 4141
Walk to Tumwater
Leaves from Bellingham (Wwu - Lincoln Creek Park & Ride)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bellingham
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2115FLIXBUS 2115
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2115
    Portland Curbside Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Seattle (6th Ave S & S Lane St)
    ID 1SE
    125 min
  • 4
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2110FLIXBUS 2110
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2110
    Eugene (University of Oregon - Hayward Field)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympia (Intercity Transit Center)
    ID 1OL
    125 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    ID 167
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    To Evergreen St College
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Division St at Harrison Ave
    ID 273
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tumwater
    Walk to
    Tumwater
    2.44 mi • 51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 375 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2115, Bus line FLIXBUS 2110, Bus line 12.

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

    The alternative route takes 403 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2115, Bus line FLIXBUS 2110, Bus line 41.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 15 min.

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

    The FLIXBUS 2115 bus line goes from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station near Bellingham to Seattle (6th Ave S & S Lane St) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Seattle (6th Ave S & S Lane St) station near Tumwater in Seattle - Tacoma, WA

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

    The total travel time between Bellingham and Tumwater in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 6 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the FLIXBUS 2115 bus from the Portland Curbside Bus Stop stop near Bellingham in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Seattle (6th Ave S & S Lane St) stop, which is closest to Tumwater in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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