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Trip Overview

The average bus between Tacoma and Cle Elum takes 12h 42m and the fastest bus takes 11h 30m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Tacoma to Cle Elum. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 42m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
$62
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Tacoma to Cle Elum bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Tacoma and Cle Elum. The service departs Tacoma at 9:45 PM at night, which arrives into Cle Elum at 06:15:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northwestern StagesKittitas County Connector11h 30m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Northwestern StagesKittitas County Connector14h 30m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Northwestern StagesKittitas County Connector14h 30m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Northwestern StagesKittitas County Connector11h 30m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Northwestern StagesKittitas County Connector11h 30m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tacoma to Cle Elum? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 160 mi
  • Duration: 12h 42m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Cle Elum, WA, USA?

Northwestern Stages operates a bus from Tacoma to Ellensburg 5 times a week. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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