There are 4 ways to get from Ellensburg to Sandpoint by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Spokane
best- Take the bus from Ellensburg to Spokane Stationbus FlixBus 2120
- Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Stationtrain Empire Builder
5h 10m$90–125Drive 241.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ellensburg to Sandpointcar 241.5 mi
4h 9m$45–64Bus, train
- Take the bus from Central Washington University to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus Ellensburg
- Take the train from Wenatchee Amtrak to Sandpoint Stationtrain Empire Builder
8h 48m$118–210Bus, train via Ellensburg Loves Travel Center
- Take the bus from Ellensburg Loves Travel Center to Spokanebus Tacoma
- Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Stationtrain Empire Builder
6h 30m$91–130
Ellensburg to Sandpoint by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ellensburg to Sandpoint is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Ellensburg to Sandpoint is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Ellensburg and Sandpoint is 243 miles. The road distance is 243 miles.
The best way to get from Ellensburg to Sandpoint without a car is to bus and train via Spokane which takes 5h 10m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Ellensburg to Sandpoint, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ellensburg to Sandpoint is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Ellensburg to Sandpoint.
There are 121+ hotels available in Sandpoint.
What companies run services between Ellensburg, WA, USA and Sandpoint, ID, USA?
There is no direct connection from Ellensburg to Sandpoint. However, you can take the bus to Spokane Station, walk to Spokane, then take the train to Sandpoint Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Washington University to Sandpoint Station via Wenatchee Columbia Station and Wenatchee Amtrak in around 8h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Spokane to Sandpoint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Wenatchee Amtrak to Sandpoint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Spokane to Sandpoint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Ellensburg to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Ellensburg to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $65–80
Bus from Central Washington University to Wenatchee Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $40–55
Bus from Ellensburg Loves Travel Center to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $70–85
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