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$104–140Drive 241.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ellensburg to Sandpointcar 241.5 mi
4h 9m$45–64Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ellensburg to Wenatcheebus Nwl 804
- Take the train from Wenatchee Amtrak to Sandpoint Stationtrain Empire Builder
8h 3m$173–260Bus, train via I-90 West Interchange
- Take the bus from Ellensburg to Spokanebus Nwl 739
- Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Stationtrain Empire Builder
6h 30m$105–145
Ellensburg to Sandpoint by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 $100 - $140.
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 116+ 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 Ellensburg to Sandpoint Station via Wenatchee and Wenatchee Amtrak in around 8h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Sandpoint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wenatchee Amtrak to Sandpoint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Sandpoint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ellensburg to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Ellensburg to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $65–80
Bus from Ellensburg to Wenatchee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $40–55
Bus from Ellensburg to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $70–85
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