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Getting to the Convention

Transportation A - By Car B - By Air C - By Bus or Train

By Automobile

The nearest major interstate is I-5, which runs north-south through Bellingham.  I-5 is the best way to reach Bellingham by car if you are coming from the south.  If you are traveling from the east, take I-90 or I-80 to I-5 north, depending on your point of origin.  According to Mapquest, driving times and mileage from major U.S. cities are as follows:

Seattle - 1h 30m - 90 miles

Los Angeles - 18h 45m - 1227 miles

Chicago - 32h - 2150 miles

Houston - 38h - 2525 miles

New York - 45h - 2937 miles

Atlanta - 42h - 2780 miles

Indianapolis - 35h - 2331 miles

By Plane

There is a commercial airport in Bellingham, which is currently served by Horizon Air and West Isle Air.  West Isle Air only flies to the San Juan Islands and so will not be a practical choice for most travelers.  Horizon Air flies to Seattle, a major international airport served by every major U.S. airline and many international airlines.  The Seattle-Bellingham flight is about 40 minutes on a 37-seat turboprop.  Passengers may also choose to fly into Seattle and drive, which is cheaper and more practical than a flight to Bellingham, or fly into Vancouver, B.C. and drive, although that requires clearing customs.  Passengers who fly into Seattle but do not wish to rent a car can ride the Bellair Airporter Shuttle, which departs ten times a day.  The cost is $32 one-way or $55 round-trip for one adult.

By Train

Amtrak serves Bellingham at Fairhaven Station.  The Cascades route runs north-south from Vancouver, B.C. to Eugene, OR.  From Seattle and Portland, passengers can take the Coast Starlight as far south as Los Angeles or the Empire Builder as far east as Chicago.

By Bus

 Greyhound serves Bellingham at Fairhaven Station.  The nearest major cities served are Seattle and Vancouver.

Getting Around

Bellingham has many taxi services and public transportation, provided by the Whatcom Transportation Authority (http://www.ridewta.com).