There are 4 ways to get from Ephrata to Tri-Cities by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ephrata Amtrak to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Spokane to Pasco Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
7h 49m$83–173Drive 94.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ephrata to Tri-Citiescar 94.5 mi
1h 48m$18–25Bus via Spokane
- Take the bus from Quincy Amtrak Bus Stop to Spokane, WAbus Tacoma
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2184
8h 8m$56–116Bus
- Take the bus from Quincy, WA - EB Comm Cntr to Central Washington Universitybus
- Take the bus from Ellensburg - 4th / Ruby to Yakima Airportbus 11
- Take the bus from Yakima Airport to Pasco Transit Center, WAbus
8h 10m$61–70
Ephrata to Tri-Cities by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ephrata to Tri-Cities is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Ephrata to Tri-Cities is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Ephrata to Tri-Cities. However, there are services departing from Banner Bank on Basin St SW and arriving at Rd 68 at Wernett Rd via Quincy Amtrak Bus Stop, Spokane Station, 1st Ave at Nixon St and 22nd Ave Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Ephrata to Tri-Cities station. However, there are services departing from Ephrata Amtrak and arriving at Pasco Amtrak Station via Spokane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Ephrata and Tri-Cities is 282 miles. The road distance is 95.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ephrata to Tri-Cities without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Ephrata to Tri-Cities, including transfers.
Ephrata to Tri-Cities bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Quincy Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Ephrata to Tri-Cities train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ephrata Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Ephrata to Tri-Cities is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus via Spokane, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Ephrata, WA, USA and Tri-Cities, WA, USA?
You can take a train from Ephrata Amtrak to Canal Dr at Grant St via Spokane, Pasco Amtrak Station, 1st Ave at Nixon St, and Dayton Transfer Point in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Banner Bank on Basin St SW to Rd 68 at Wernett Rd via Quincy Amtrak Bus Stop, Spokane, WA, Spokane Station, Pasco Bus Stop, 1st Ave at Nixon St, and 22nd Ave Transit Center in around 8h 8m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ephrata Amtrak to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Spokane to Pasco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Quincy Amtrak Bus Stop to Spokane, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $27–45
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Quincy Amtrak Bus Stop to Spokane, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Quincy Amtrak Bus Stop to Spokane, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $55–70
Bus from Quincy, WA - EB Comm Cntr to Central Washington University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $30–40
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 509-575-6175
- Website
- yakimatransit.org
Bus from Ellensburg - 4th / Ruby to Yakima Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- yakimatransit.org
- Phone
- +1 866-253-5247
- [email protected]
- Website
- grapeline.us
Bus from Yakima Airport to Pasco Transit Center, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–30
- Website
- https://grapeline.us
- Schedules at
- https://grapeline.us/travel-center/schedule2/
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More Questions & Answers
Ephrata to Tri-Cities bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Spokane, WA station.
Ephrata to Tri-Cities train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Spokane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ephrata to Tri-Cities is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Ephrata to Tri-Cities.
There are 62+ hotels available in Tri-Cities.













