How to get from
Bellingham Airport (BLI) to Vancouver Airport (YVR)
Adults
Age 13+Children
Age 0-12Shuttles & Buses (Shared Services)
Taxis, SUVs & Vans (Private Services)
Route details
Distance:
76 km / 48 miles
Driving Time:
1hr
*Subject to weather and traffic conditions.
Shared Shuttles may take longer
People often ask
The easiest way is to book a private transfer or shared shuttle in advance. Ridebooker can organise a private driver who meets you at BLI arrivals and drives you directly to Vancouver International Airport, crossing the US–Canada border along the way. Alternatively, we also offer a scheduled bus service which will drop you off at the River Rock Casino near YVR. Budget around 1.5 to 2 hours total to allow for the border.
Yes. A scheduled bus service runs between the two airports. For Vancouver Airport, the bus drops you off at the River Rock Casino in Richmond. From there you can get to the airport in 5-10 minutes by taxi or Skytrain.
Ridebooker lets you compare and book shuttle and private transfer options in one place.
The two airports are about 76 km (47 miles) apart via I-5 and Highway 99. The drive takes just over an hour, plus border crossing time, which varies.
Yes. A valid passport (or NEXUS card, if you have one) is required to cross the US–Canada border, regardless of citizenship. For more information please visit the Government of Canada website
A private transfer is a direct, non-stop ride just for your group, wheraas the bus is a scheduled service that may include other passengers and stops along the way.
About travelling from Bellingham Airport (BLI) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Ridebooker connects Bellingham International Airport (BLI) with Vancouver International Airport (YVR), one of the most searched cross-border airport routes in the Pacific Northwest. Whether you're flying into Bellingham to save on airfare and connecting onward to Vancouver, or heading south from Vancouver, BC to catch a flight out of Bellingham, WA, you can book the trip in advance and skip the guesswork.
The drive between the two airports covers about 76 km (47 miles) via I-5 and Highway 99, typically taking just over an hour on the road. Add in time at the Peace Arch or Pacific Highway border crossing, which can range from a few minutes to over an hour depending on the day, and it's smart to budget closer to 1.5 to 2 hours total.
Choose a private transfer for a direct, non-stop ride, or a scheduled shuttle from Bellingham to Vancouver Airport if you're travelling solo or want a lower-cost option. Every booking comes with a fixed price, a professional driver, and support if your flight schedule changes.
Book your Bellingham to Vancouver Airport transfer today and cross the border with one less thing to worry about.