How to get from Bellingham to Union Station by bus and train?

Bellingham to Union Station - Bus Schedule

The 5 bus from Bellingham to Union Station runs from 7:43 AM to 9:01 PM, with departures every 1 hr-1 hr 20 min. The trip takes about 4 hr 18 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Bellingham to Union Station by bus and train

To get from Bellingham to Union Station in Tacoma, 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 594 bus from 2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St station to Pacific Ave & S 19th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 18 min. The bus and train schedule from Bellingham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union Station on the Moovit app.

258min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Bus - 594594
Walk to Union Station
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
    2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Lakewood Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Ave & S 19th St
    ID 1902
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Union Station
    Walk to
    Union Station
    1717 Pacific Ave
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bellingham to Union Station

The distance between Bellingham, Tacoma and Union Station, Tacoma is approximately 130.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 258 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bellingham to Union Station by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Tacoma – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Bellingham to Union Station

To check the bus and train schedule from Bellingham to Union Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bellingham) and destination (Union Station), 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 Union Station?

    The fastest way takes 258 minutes, using Bus line 5, Train line AMTRAK CASCADES, Bus line 594.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bellingham and Union Station?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bellingham to Union Station?

    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 Union Station in Tacoma.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bellingham to Union Station by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Bellingham in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Union Station in Tacoma by bus and train is about 4 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bellingham to get to Union Station?

    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 Union Station?

    Get off the bus at the Fairhaven Transportation Center stop, which is closest to Union Station in Tacoma.

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