How can I get from Seattle to Whistler, BC, at a reasonable price?
I'm planning a trip to Whistler next winter. I found a nonstop Delta flight from Memphis to Seattle, which was about half the price of flying on a 1 stop flight from Memphis to Vancouver. I want to find a way to Whistler from Seattle that will not end up costing me more than the flight itself! I've looked at AmTrak, Greyhound, and Coach Canada (which doesn't offer anything from Washington state). Is there a reasonable priced coach and/or train company that will get me to Whistler?
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I thought I gave you some hints on this when I answered your first question. But never mind, I just checked again on the sites I recommended before. But I know what you mean about costing as much to get from Seattle to Whistler costing just as much as flying from Memphis to Seattle. I live on Vancouver Island and it will cost me at least $250 to get to Seattle and back no matter which way I go, and then $300 from Seattle to Tampa and back. Doesn't make sense but there it is. Quick Shuttle from Seatac to Vancouver airport, return trip, $81.70 US in the middle of February. Pacific Coach Lines shuttle from Vancouver airport to Whistler, maximum $149 return CAD depending where you want to go in Whistler. There's a cheaper bus to Whistler from Vancouver, the Snowbus. To get that one, I'd take the Quick Shuttle out of Seatac into downtown Vancouver, to the closest location the Snowbus stops at. You can probably find one that's walkable; if not, a taxi won't cost much. Or take it to Vancouver airport and then take a taxi or the Skytrain to the River Rock/Bridgeport stop in Richmond, which is not far from the airport. Timing will be much more crucial with that bus because it only leaves twice a day weekdays and 3 times on Friday to Sunday. You'll have to get to Seatac pretty early unless you're flying on a weekend
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Amtrak will get you from Seattle to Whistler for $55-$60 one way. It's a train ride to Vancouver and a bus to Whistler. It's an all-day affair; but "time is money" as they say. You might also look for someone who wants to share a ride in exchange for gas money. We Seattlites head up to Whistler all the time. Whistler's website even has a page (link below) for ridesharing.
