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How to get fromDes Moines to Lake Chelanby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Lake Chelan by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus via Burien Transit Center - Bay 3

    best
    1. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Columbia Stationbus bus Tacoma
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    7h 34m
    $36–81

  2. Drive 181.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Lake Chelancar car 181.2 mi
    3h 29m
    $34–48

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    7h 48m
    $51–116

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane plane SEA - EAT
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus
    5h 37m
    $166–296

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus bus Tacoma
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    8h 22m
    $35–51

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Wenatchee (EAT) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Marine View Dr S & S 223rd St to Lake Chelan via Burien Transit Center - Bay 4, Burien Transit Center - Bay 3, 4th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Greyhound, Wenatchee Columbia Station, and US 97A and Water in around 7h 34m.

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