How far is Bellingham from Tacoma?

The distance separating Bellingham and Tacoma is 105 miles (169 km).

Bus Bellingham to Tacoma from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Bellingham to Tacoma on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:15pm	Fairhaven Station	4h 10m	6:25pm	Tacoma Dome Station	Cheapest
11:15am	Fairhaven Station	3h 50m	3:05pm	Tacoma Dome Station	Fastest
11:15am	Fairhaven Station	3h 50m	3:05pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
2:15pm	Fairhaven Station	4h 10m	6:25pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags

Next departures for Bellingham to Tacoma on November 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:15pm	Fairhaven Station	4h 10m	6:25pm	Tacoma Dome Station	Cheapest
11:15am	Fairhaven Station	3h 50m	3:05pm	Tacoma Dome Station	Fastest
11:15am	Fairhaven Station	3h 50m	3:05pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
2:15pm	Fairhaven Station	4h 10m	6:25pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags

Next departures for Bellingham to Tacoma on November 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:15pm	Fairhaven Station	4h 10m	6:25pm	Tacoma Dome Station	Cheapest
11:15am	Fairhaven Station	3h 50m	3:05pm	Tacoma Dome Station	Fastest
11:15am	Fairhaven Station	3h 50m	3:05pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
2:15pm	Fairhaven Station	4h 10m	6:25pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bellingham to Tacoma

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Tacoma. The journey takes about 3 hours 41 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

3h 41mAverage Duration

103 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$72 - $72	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $64	Average Duration3h 41m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,292 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bellingham to Tacoma by bus

How far is Bellingham from Tacoma?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/10

$40

11/11

$38

Today

$40

11/13

$40

11/14

$41

11/15

$34

11/16

$41

11/17

$34

The cheapest trip from Bellingham to Tacoma was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $34

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bellingham to Tacoma, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $34 to $63 for a bus ticket from Bellingham to Tacoma based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-11-15.