Transportation

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 $9 for 24 hours. The airport is located at I-5 Exit 258. For more details visit airport information.   Also see our list of area hotels with airport shuttle service.

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 website. 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 resource guide 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 resource guide for information.

Member car rentals

Avis (360) 676-8840 or (800) 831-2847

Enterprise (360) 733-4363

Taxis

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

VIP Chauffeur Service: (360) 224-3050