There are 5 ways to get from Mount Vernon to Yelm by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train via Seattle
best- Take the train from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades
- Take the train from King Street Station to Lakewood Stationtrain S Line
4h 47m$100–143Bus, line 610 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mount Vernon Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus 594
- Take the bus from SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G to Lacey Transit Center - Bay Gbus 610
5h 16m$14–27Drive 120.2 mi
- Drive from Mount Vernon to Yelmcar 120.2 mi
2h 28m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Seattlebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Lakewood Station - Bay 4bus 594 / ...
6h 2m$26–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades
6h 30m$39–79
Mount Vernon to Yelm by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Vernon to Yelm is to bus and line 610 bus which costs $14 - $27 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Vernon to Yelm is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Vernon to Yelm. However, there are services departing from Mount Vernon Bus Stop and arriving at Yelm Ave at 3rd St via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G and Lacey Transit Center - Bay D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Vernon station to Yelm station. However, there are services departing from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station and arriving at Lakewood Station via King Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Mount Vernon and Yelm is 140 miles. The road distance is 120.9 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Vernon to Yelm without a car is to train via Seattle which takes 4h 47m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Mount Vernon to Yelm, including transfers.
Mount Vernon to Yelm bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mount Vernon Bus Stop station.
Mount Vernon to Yelm train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Mount Vernon to Yelm is to train via Seattle which takes 4h 47m and costs $100 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 610 bus, which costs $14 - $27 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Mount Vernon, WA, USA and Yelm, WA, USA?
You can take a train from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Yelm via Seattle, King Street Station, and Lakewood Station in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mount Vernon Bus Stop to Yelm Ave at 3rd St via Seattle Bus Station, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, and Lacey Transit Center - Bay D in around 5h 16m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Train from King Street Station to Lakewood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mount Vernon Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to SR 512 P&R - Zone I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Lakewood Station - Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 360-786-1881
- Website
- intercitytransit.com
Bus from SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G to Lacey Transit Center - Bay G
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- intercitytransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Mount Vernon to Yelm bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Mount Vernon to Yelm train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Vernon to Yelm is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Mount Vernon to Yelm.
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