Whats the best route between Seattle and Vancouver?
The most scenic route is to take the Mulkiteo ferry to Whidbey Island, route 20 until the turnoff for Edison, then Chuckanut Drive (route 11) to Bellingham. Route 9 is more direct, and no slouch in the scenery department either. Unfortunately, route 9 has a lot of traffic south of Arlington, and little in the way of shoulders north of Arlington. From Bellingham, you could take route 539 straight to the Canadian border. After you cross the border, go west on North Bluff Rd. (16th Ave.) until you get to 184 Ave., then follow the directions given four paragraphs down. There’s a couple of more scenic alternatives, both of which involve taking Northwest Road out of Bellingham, then West on Smith Rd. to Ferndale. Once in Ferndale, the most direct route is Malloy Drive north to Brown Road. Take a right on Brown Road, then a left on Portal Way. Portal Way will take you into Blaine. A more scenic route, but less direct, is to take Vista Drive out of Ferndale, then right on Bruce Road into Custe
