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How to get fromEllensburg to Lake Chelanby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ellensburg to Lake Chelan by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ellensburg to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus bus Apple Line
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    3h 35m
    $27–31

  2. Drive 100.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ellensburg to Lake Chelancar car 100.5 mi
    1h 59m
    $19–27

  3. Bus via Wenatchee

    1. Take the bus from Ellensburg to Wenatcheebus bus Nwl 804
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    3h 35m

  4. Bus via Central Washington University

    1. Take the bus from Central Washington University to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus bus Ellensburg
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    4h 20m
    $43–50

Ellensburg to Lake Chelan by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 128.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Ellensburg to Lake Chelan via Wenatchee Columbia Station and US 97A and Water in around 3h 35m.

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