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How to get to Bellingham by train
| Routes | 25 |
| Trips per day | 85 |
| train lines | 2 |
| Stations | 1 |
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About Bellingham
Bellingham is a scenic coastal city nestled between Mount Baker and the Puget Sound in Washington State. Its waterfront port is the launch point for fishing trips, leisure boating, and cruises to Alaska — a convenient starting point, since the city is only 25 miles south of the Canadian border. Sprawling Whatcom Falls Park showcases the best of the Northwest's natural forested beauty, one of the features that make Bellingham a top Washington destination. Plus, it's only a short drive to the #1 most instagrammable National Park, North Cascades National Park.
Kiddos will light up when they visit the SPARK Museum of Electrical Inventions, home to hands-on science exhibits and live demonstrations. If you're traveling without kids, prepare to hit up Bellingham's brewery scene. Bars, wineries, cideries, and more fine establishments offer quality drinks at prices that still lure students from local Western Washington University. Find some of the best restaurants and shops in the Fairhaven Historic District, distinctive for its Victorian architecture and views over Bellingham Bay.
FlixBus, Quick Shuttle, and Amtrak Thruway buses connect Bellingham to major cities in the Northwest like Seattle. Ambitious travelers can even travel to Bellingham by bus from Minneapolis! Bellingham's proximity to Canada makes it easy to travel to Vancouver, BC via bus or train on the Amtrak Cascades. Several airlines fly into Bellingham International Airport, but Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is only about 2 hours away if you need to catch a flight to farther destinations.
What train companies travel to Bellingham, Washington?
Located in Washington, Bellingham is accessible by train from 25 other cities. You can choose from 85 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Bellingham on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Bellingham are also available.
Train companies serving Bellingham
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 66 | 7h 0m | €47.75 |
| Amtrak Cascades | 13 | 1h 52m | €22.05 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
The Cascades is a passenger train service operated by Amtrak that runs between Vancouver, BC and Eugene, OR. Not only is the Cascades one of Amtrak's most scenic train routes, the trains also offer free WiFi, power outlets, reclining seats, and refreshments available for purchase.
Which train carrier has the best service to Bellingham?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Bellingham by train with Amtrak Cascades giving them a 4.7 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Cascades had the most comfortable train service to Bellingham taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Cascades offers. They rate Amtrak Cascades a 4.7 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Bellingham punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Cascades has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Bellingham, rating them a 4.6 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main train station in Bellingham is 401 Harris Ave. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Bellingham.
| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3d 7h 40m | €552.94 |
| Edmonds | 3h 49m | €26.81 |
| Everett | 3h 5m | €27.15 |
| Spokane | 12h 26m | €107.01 |
| Leavenworth | 7h 31m | €66.30 |
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