Whatcom County Transportation
With Whatcom County’s close proximity to the Puget Sound and Canada, transportation options abound. Whether traveling by air, land, or sea, travelers are sure to find modes of transportation that are affordable, convenient, and scenic.

Air
Bellingham International Airport, Mitchell Way, Bellingham, (360) 676-2500.
Serving as a U.S. Customs port of entry, the Bellingham airport offers commercial, corporate and passenger flights. With two commercial airlines, the airport’s most popular passenger flights go to Seattle or Las Vegas. The compact airport features convenient parking, hassle-free check-in, and rental car services.

Buses
Greyhound, (360) 733-5251.
Daily trips to Seattle and Vancouver, B.C.

Whatcom Transit Authority (WTC), (360) 676-7433.
As Whatcom County’s public transportation system, the WTA offers multiple routes between major Whatcom County hubs and arterials. Students frequently use this bus system to commute between campus, work and home.

Rental Cars and Shuttle Buses

Avis, (800) 831-2847.

Budget Rent-A-Car, (360) 671-3800.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, (800) RENT-A-CAR

Hertz, two Bellingham locations, (360) 527-1999 or (360) 733-8336.

Taxi Service, (360) 734-TAXI.

Sea

Alaska State Car Ferry, (800) 642-0066.

Bellingham Cruise Terminal, Fairhaven, (360) 676-2500.

Bellingham Shipping Terminal, Fairhaven, (360) 676-2500.

Blaine Harbor Marina, 235 Marine Dr., Blaine (360) 332-1043.

Island Mariner Cruises, (877) 734-8866.

Gato Verde Adventure Sailing, (360) 220-3215.

Lummi Island Ferry, (360) 676-6692.

San Juan Island Commuter, (888) 734-8180

Shawmanee Charters, (360) 734-9849.

Trains

Amtrak, Bellingham Ferry Terminal, Fairhaven, (800) USA-RAIL.