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How to get fromGlacier National Park to Cle Elumby plane, shuttle, train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Glacier National Park to Cle Elum by plane, shuttle, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane FCA - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Cle Elum, WAshuttle bus
    5h
    $307–1,238

  2. Drive 433 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Apgar Visitor Center to Cle Elumcar car 433 mi
    9h 29m
    $79–115

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from West Glacier Amtrak to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    2. Drive from Wenatchee Amtrak to Cle Elumcar car
    11h 26m
    $151–310

  4. Fly to Yakima Air Terminal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM)plane plane FCA - YKM
    2. Take the bus from Yakima Airport to Ellensburg - 4th / Rubybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ellensburg Safeway to Washington Federalbus bus
    9h 40m
    $231–934

  5. Fly to Wenatchee, bus

    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane plane FCA - EAT
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Ellensburg Loves Travel Centerbus bus
    10h 37m
    $256–1,014

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from West Glacier Amtrak to Spokanetrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Ellensburg Loves Travel Centerbus bus Spokane
    12h 7m
    $151–265

Glacier National Park to Cle Elum by foot, train, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration12h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 489 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Glacier National Park, MT, USA and Cle Elum, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Glacier National Park to Cle Elum. However, you can take the taxi to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, then take the shuttle to Cle Elum, WA. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from West Glacier Amtrak to Cle Elum via West Glacier Amtrak and Wenatchee Amtrak in around 11h 26m.

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