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How to get fromCle Elum to Glacier National Parkby shuttle, plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cle Elum to Glacier National Park by shuttle, plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cle Elum, WA to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SEA - FCA
    4h 40m
    $262–1,087

  2. Drive 432.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cle Elum to Apgar Visitor Centercar car 432.9 mi
    9h 28m
    $79–115

  3. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Cle Elum to Wenatchee Amtrakcar car
    2. Take the train from Wenatchee Amtrak to West Glacier Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    11h 19m
    $142–317

  4. Bus, bus to Yakima Air Terminal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pioneer Coffee Roasting Co. to Ellensburg Safewaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ellensburg - 4th / Ruby to Yakima Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane YKM - FCA
    7h 58m
    $226–936

  5. Bus to Wenatchee, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ellensburg Loves Travel Center to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Wenatchee (EAT) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane EAT - FCA
    8h 40m
    $271–1,116

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ellensburg Loves Travel Center to Spokanebus bus Tacoma
    2. Take the train from Spokane to West Glacier Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    11h 37m
    $155–265

Cle Elum to Glacier National Park by bus, train, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration11h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Cle Elum, WA, USA and Glacier National Park, MT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cle Elum to Glacier National Park. However, you can take the shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA), then take the taxi to West Glacier Amtrak. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cle Elum to West Glacier Amtrak via Wenatchee Amtrak and West Glacier Amtrak in around 11h 19m.

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