Transportation Options: Whatcom County

[Pages:19]AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCES Northwest Regional Council 600 Lakeway Drive, Suite 100 Bellingham, WA 98225

(360) 738-2500

Transportation Options: Whatcom County

Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA)

Fixed Bus Routes

(360) 676-RIDE (7433)

Call for information on Bellingham and Whatcom County bus routes. Bus passes and

reduced fare cards are available. Some county areas offer a Flex Route where the

driver will pick up at an alternative stop with at least two hours notice.

Specialized Transportation

(360) 733-1144

Provides paratransit services to seniors and people with disabilities. Eligibility is based

on disability, age, and other criteria. Call for specific eligibility criteria and an

application.

Safety Net Service

(360) 733-1144

Connections to the WTA transportation system are arranged for those in remote parts

of Whatcom County on certain days.

DSHS Medical Transportation (360) 738-4554 or 1-800-860-6812

Transportation provided for Medicaid clients to DSHS covered medical appointments. Transportation is made possible through bus passes, gas vouchers, or another provider.

Volunteer Options

Volunteer Drivers

(360) 738-2500

Volunteers may be available (through Whatcom Volunteer Center) to drive low-income

seniors & disabled persons to medical appointments. Clients must provide a minimum

of 4 days notice and be ineligible for DSHS assistance. Call Aging & Disability

Resources for referral.

Love INC.

(360) 671-6201

Love In the Name of Christ is a consortium of volunteers from area churches that work

together to provide volunteer services to needy persons. They request the client call

directly Monday - Friday 9:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm.

Veterans Services

(360) 223-2200

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) provides daily van transportation from Bellingham

(6:45 am) to the Veteran's Medical Center in Seattle for eligible clients whose

appointments are between 9-1 pm. The van cannot take wheelchairs.

Call between 10:00 am-3:00 pm, Monday ? Friday.

Call at least 72 hours (3 working days) before your appointment.

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"Cabulance" Services

Providers offer passenger, wheelchair, or stretcher van services. Call each provider to

find out the services available and the costs.

City Paratransit (Yellow Cab)

(360) 714-1111 or (360) 733-0810

Cascade Ambulance

1-800-244-8642 or (360) 312-0911

Mercy Transportation

1-877-916-3729

Greyhound Bus

(360) 733-5251 or 1-800-231-2222

Bus transportation is available from Bellingham to destinations throughout the USA and

Canada. 5-20% discount for 62 years and older. Call for schedule and fares.

Amtrak Train



(360) 734-8851 or 1-800-872-7245

Train transportation is available from Blaine and Bellingham to destinations in Canada

and throughout the USA. 15% discount for 62+ years. Call for schedules and fares.

Airporter Shuttle



(360) 380-8800 or 1-866-235-5247

The Airporter is a transportation service from Whatcom, Skagit and Snohomish

Counties to SeaTac Airport. Fares vary depending on pick up location. Senior

discounts. Call for reservations.

Quick Shuttle



1-800-665-2122

Frequent bus service between Vancouver, BC and Vancouver Airport, Bellingham

Airport, Seattle and SeaTac Airport. Senior discounts. Reservation required.

Bellingham Airport

Alaska Airlines



Daily flights to Seattle with connections beyond.

San Juan Air



Daily flights to San Juan Islands and Seattle.

1-800- 252-7522 1-800- 874-4434

Washington State Ferries

wsdot.ferries/

206-464-6400 or 1-888-808-7977 (from WA and BC only) Ferries connect mainland with many of the islands, and the Olympic Peninsula.Half-

rate fare for seniors and people with Medicare.

Lummi Island Ferry

(360) 676-6876 or email: Ferry@co.whatcom.wa.us

Website:

Bellingham Cruise Terminal

Alaska Marine Highway

dot.state.ak.us/amhs/

Information & Reservations: 1-800-642-0066 or (360) 676-0212

Weekly ferry service from Bellingham north to Alaska

Island Commuter/San Juan Cruises Passenger Ferry/Cruises to San Juan Islands, May - September

(360) 738-8099

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