How to get from Bellingham to University of Washington by bus, light rail and train?

Bellingham to University of Washington - Bus Schedule

The 5 bus from Bellingham to University of Washington runs from 7:43 AM to 9:01 PM, with departures every 1 hr-1 hr 20 min. The trip takes about 3 hr 39 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Bellingham to University of Washington by bus, light rail and train

To get from Bellingham to University of Washington in Seattle, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail 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 LINE light rail from Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station station to U District Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Bellingham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to University of Washington on the Moovit app.

219min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Walk to University of Washington
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 light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    U District Station
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to University of Washington
    Walk to
    University of Washington
    1013 NE 40th St
    770 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bellingham to University of Washington

The distance between Bellingham, Seattle and University of Washington, Seattle is approximately 104.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 219 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bellingham to University of Washington by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Bellingham to University of Washington

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Bellingham to University of Washington using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bellingham) and destination (University of Washington), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail 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, light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bellingham to University of Washington?

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

  • Is there a direct bus between Bellingham and University of Washington?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Bellingham to University of Washington?

    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 train line and one light rail line till Fairhaven Transportation Center station near University of Washington in Seattle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bellingham to University of Washington by bus, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Bellingham in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and University of Washington in Seattle by bus, train and light rail is about 3 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bellingham to get to University of Washington?

    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 University of Washington?

    Get off the bus at the Fairhaven Transportation Center station, which is closest to University of Washington in Seattle.

  • When is the first bus from Bellingham to University of Washington?

    The first bus from Bellingham in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to University of Washington in Seattle is Vancouver - Seattle. It leaves the Bellingham (Wwu - Lincoln Creek Park & Ride) stop at 7:15 AM.

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