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There are 5 ways to get from Cle Elum to Tacoma by bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ellensburg to Tacomabus bus Nwl 738 / ...
    4h 35m
    $55–70

  2. Drive  96.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cle Elum to Tacomacar car 96.1 mi
    1h 43m
    $18–26

  3. Shuttle, line 500 bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cle Elum, WA to SeaTac Stationshuttle bus Central Washington Westbound
    2. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 6 to Commerce St Station - Zone Bbus bus 500 / ...
    3h 27m
    $33–59

  4. Bus via Seattle

    1. Take the bus from Pioneer Coffee Roasting Co. to Lowesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ellensburg to Seattlebus bus
    3. Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus 594
    4h 38m
    $48–63

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ellensburg to Seattlebus bus Nwl 738 / ...
    2. Take the train from King Street Station to Tacoma Dome Stationtrain train S Line
    4h 49m
    $55–83

Cle Elum to Tacoma by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

Northwestern Stages operates a bus from Ellensburg to Tacoma once daily. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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