Below you’ll find everything you need to know about airports, shuttles, trains, buses, and cars.

By Air + Ground

If you will be arriving in Bellingham via Bellingham International Airport or either of the two airport shuttle services mentioned below, we will be offering a van service linking those drop-off and pick-up points with campus.

• Friday 6/25 & Saturday 6/26: 8:30am to 11:30pm
• Wednesday 6/30: 4:15am to 7:15pm

(Anyone arriving outside of the Western-provided van service hours can utilize local taxi service. Those riding on Airporter Shuttle can ask the shuttle driver to call a taxi for you once you arrive in Bellingham.)

Please indicate your arrival time and location when you register online for the symposium.

Into Seattle

SeaTac International Airport (SEA) is located approximately 100 miles south of Bellingham. The Airporter Shuttle offers frequent round-trip service between the airport and Bellingham, at a round-trip cost of $60. It is highly recommended that you check out the Airporter Shuttle schedule before you book your flight, so that you have an idea of how long a wait you might have before your shuttle leaves.

Into Bellingham

Shuttle flights to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) are generally reasonably priced, and if you need a car while in Bellingham, there are car rental services available.

Into Vancouver

From Vancouver International Airport (YVR), you can take the Quick Coach shuttle round trip for $40. It is highly recommended that you check out the Quick Coach schedule before you book your flight, so that you have an idea of how long a wait you might have before your shuttle leaves.

Please remember to bring a Passport in order to cross the Canadian/American border.

By Bus or Train

Alternatively, Amtrak and Greyhound both provide service within two miles of Western’s campus, arriving in downtown Fairhaven.

By Car

Parking
Those arriving in Bellingham by car can indicate when they register online for the symposium that they will be needing a parking pass.

Driving Directions

From I-5 Southbound:

• Right at off ramp onto Samish Way
• Left at next light onto Bill McDonald Parkway
• Right onto College Way
• Right into gravel parking lot
• Avoid carpool and metered parking spots

From I-5 Northbound:

• Left at off ramp
• Left at next stop light (go over freeway)
• Left at second light onto Bill McDonald
• Right onto College Way
• Right into gravel parking lot
• Avoid carpool and metered parking spots