Thinking of trip from Vancouver to Seattle? Busbud has a few tips for travelers that are super helpful before you book your trip!
Vancouver ➟ Seattle
Taking the bus from Vancouver to Seattle is an excellent way to travel if you're looking for an eco-friendly, affordable option.
Since you'll be crossing the border to the U.S, don't forget your passport and other required documents. The immigration process at the border might cause delays in travel time, so take that into consideration when planning your trip.
With an average of 21 buses departing every day, the busiest days to travel this route are usually Thursdays and Sundays. So planning ahead and booking early are the best ways to avoid crowds at your preferred departure time.
How far is Vancouver from Seattle?
The distance between Vancouver to Seattle is approximately 225 km (140 miles), so the bus trip from Vancouver lasts about 3 hours and 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
How to get from Vancouver to Seattle
Flixbus
FlixBus is a German-owned bus company that operates in Europe, North America and, most recently, Brazil. Founded in 2011, its first route ran between Munich and Berlin. Today, FlixBus operates over 200,000 daily bus connections to more than 2,500 destinations in 36 countries, including Canada's main routes: Ottawa-Toronto and Vancouver-Seattle.
Amtrak
Founded in 1971 in the Unites States, Amtrak serves more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces, operating more than 300 trains daily over 21,400 miles (34,000 km) of track. The Canadian provinces they serve are B.C, Ontario and Quebec.
Greyhound
Founded in 1914 in the United States, Greyhound Lines, Inc. is the largest provider of intercity bus transportation, serving 2400 destinations across North America. Greyhound transports 16 million passengers each year in the United States and Canada.
Find the best bus from Vancouver to Seattle
If you're looking for the best price on tickets from Vancouver is by booking them at least 90 days in advance. Tickets usually get more expensive the closer you get to the travel date, so if you can plan ahead, you'll most likely get the best price on bus tickets.
Traveling on quieter days and off peak hours will also change the ticket price, so if you can be flexible with your departure date, then that's a bonus!
Busbud is a great tool to compare ticket prices between bus and train companies. We are committed to help you get the best deal for your trip.
Next time you decide to travel, why not take the bus instead of a car or plane? Booking your tickets on Busbud is easy and convenient to search and compare prices. You can also easily manage your booking or book more trips using the Busbud app from the App Store or the Google Play store.