What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Ellensburg?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Ellensburg is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Ellensburg?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Ellensburg is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Ellensburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Ellensburg. However, there are services departing from S 216th St & Wesley Terrace Entrance and arriving at Ellensburg via Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Ellensburg?

The distance between Des Moines and Ellensburg is 128 miles. The road distance is 111 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Ellensburg without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Ellensburg without a car is to tram and bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $22 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Ellensburg?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Des Moines to Ellensburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Ellensburg bus from?

Des Moines to Ellensburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.

Where does the Des Moines to Ellensburg bus arrive?

Des Moines to Ellensburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ellensburg station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Ellensburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Ellensburg is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Des Moines to Ellensburg.

Where can I stay near Ellensburg?

There are 16+ hotels available in Ellensburg.

Des Moines to Ellensburg - 4 ways to travel via tram, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Ellensburg by tram, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Tram, bus
best
1. Take the tram from Kent Des Moines to Stadiumtram 1 Line
2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ellensburgbus Greyhound US0550
3h 40m
$22–41
Drive 110.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Ellensburgcar 110.4 mi
2h 5m
$21–30
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Ellensburgbus FlixBus 2120
4h 8m
$22–38
Tram, bus via Ellensburg, WA - CWU Starbucks
1. Take the tram from Kent Des Moines to Int'l Dist/Chinatowntram 1 Line
2. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Ellensburg, WA - CWU Starbucksbus Tacoma
4h 27m
$51–66

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Distance: 127.5 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Des Moines, WA, USA and Ellensburg, WA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Ellensburg twice daily. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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