Bellingham International Airport:

Horizon (multiple daily flights to / from Seattle, WA),
Allegiant Air (to / from Las Vegas six days a week, Reno three days a week, seasonal flights to Palm Springs, San Diego and San Francisco)
San Juan Airline (to San Juans, Boeing field, Anacortes and charters) (800)-874-4434.

Parking is $7 for 24 hours. The airport is located at I-5 Exit 258. For more details visit airport information.

Train:

Amtrak service connects Seattle, Bellingham and Vancouver, B.C. Two northbound trains depart Seattle: 7:40 a.m. (arrives in Bellingham at approximately 9:44 a.m.) and 6:40 p.m. (arrives Bellingham at 9:05 p.m.). Two southbound trains depart Bellingham at 8:35 a.m. (arrives Seattle at 10:55 p.m.) and 7:40 p.m. (arrives Seattle at 10:05 p.m.). Trains depart at the Fairhaven Station (I-5 Exit 250). Prices from Bellingham to Seattle: $33-46, round-trip. Bellingham to Vancouver: $26-$30 (U.S.) round-trip. For tickets, call (800) USA-RAIL or (360) 734-8851 (operated during the times the train is in station). Visit the Amtrak web site. Prices and schedule subject to change.

Ferries, Cruises and Marinas:

Alaska Marine Highway System: Bellingham is the southern port of the Alaska Ferry, which departs from the Bellingham Cruise Terminal in Fairhaven (I-5 Exit 250). The ferry makes a week-long voyage through Alaska’s Inside Passage. For information and reservations, call (360) 676-8445 or (800) 642-0066. Cruise terminal parking: Self-pay lot, no reservations. Day use:$6.00. Weekly: $30.00.

San Juan Islands and Victoria:Bellingham has seasonal passenger ferries to Orcas and San Juan Island, and to Victoria on Vancouver Island.

Victoria/San Juan Cruises’ Victoria Star 2 makes daily summer crossings to Victoria, B.C. Departs the cruise terminal at 9:00 am. Call (800) 443-4552. San Juan Island Commuter offers a summer-only passenger ferry from Bellingham to Friday Harbor, Orcas and four other San Juan Islands. Call (888) 734-8180.

Bellingham and Blaine are popular destinations for sail and power boat enthusiasts. For information visit Squalicum Harbor and Blaine Harbor.

Lummi Island Ferry: Hourly car ferry departs Gooseberry Point. Take I-5 Exit 260. Call (360) 676-6692.

Port of Bellingham:The Port of Bellingham operates a number of the transportation connections within Whatcom County including the airport, marinas, cruise terminal, and Fairhaven Station, where Amtrak train and bus services are located. (360) 676-2500

Border Information:

Remember to bring proper identification for everyone traveling in your group when crossing the US/Canadian border. Consult our border crossing fact sheet for details.
Northbound Video Cameras at the U.S./Canadian borders
Southbound Video Cameras at the U.S./Canadian borders

Buses:

Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) has more than 30 routes that link Whatcom County communities. Fares are currently 75 cents a ride. (360) 676-RIDE.

Airporter Shuttle: Professional passenger and express shuttle service transports passengers to and from SeaTac Airport, the Washington State Ferry dock at Anacortes and several other destinations. Call 1-866-235-5247 or (360) 380-8800.

Quick Shuttle: Transports passengers arriving and departing from Canada only (Vancouver, B.C./Bellingham/Seattle). Call (800) 665-2122.

Greyhound: Departs from the Fairhaven Station four times a day to downtown Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. Call (360) 733-5251 (recording), (360) 733-5252. Regional office: (800) 231-2222.

Car Rentals: Most are located at the Bellingham Airport. Refer to our car rental fact sheet for information.

Member car rentals:
Avis (360) 676-8840/ (800) 831-2847

Enterprise (360) 733-4363

Scooter rentals: Chispa Segway and scooter rentals (360) 647-1196.

Taxis:

AAA 24/7 Taxi & Van Service: (360) 676-8294

VIP Chauffeur Service: (360) 224-3050