There are 4 ways to get from Ellensburg to Yelm by bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
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
best- Take the bus from Ellensburg to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0550
- Take the train from King Street Station to Lakewood Stationtrain S Line
4h 48m$98–133Bus via Seattle
cheapest- Take the bus from Ellensburg to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0550
- Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus 594
6h 1m$22–41Drive 145.8 mi
- Drive from Ellensburg to Yelmcar 145.8 mi
2h 52m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Ellensburg to Olympiabus FlixBus 2120
5h 48m$50–72
Ellensburg to Yelm by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ellensburg to Yelm is to bus via Seattle which costs $22 - $45 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ellensburg to Yelm is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ellensburg to Yelm. However, there are services departing from Ellensburg and arriving at Yelm Ave at 3rd St via Olympia Transit Center - Bay F and Lacey Transit Center - Bay D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Ellensburg and Yelm is 179 miles. The road distance is 146.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ellensburg to Yelm without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 48m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Ellensburg to Yelm, including transfers.
Ellensburg to Yelm bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ellensburg station.
Ellensburg to Yelm bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Olympia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ellensburg to Yelm is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Ellensburg to Yelm.
There are 54+ hotels available in Yelm.
What companies run services between Ellensburg, WA, USA and Yelm, WA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Ellensburg to Olympia once daily. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Train from King Street Station to Lakewood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ellensburg to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Ellensburg to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Ellensburg to Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ellensburg to Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to SR 512 P&R - Zone I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
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