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How to get fromOlympia to Lake Chelanby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Olympia to Lake Chelan by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus via Seattle

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    1. Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus bus 594
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Columbia Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    8h 30m
    $34–81

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus bus 594
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    8h 59m
    $54–106

  3. Drive 218.5 mi

    1. Drive from Olympia to Lake Chelancar car 218.5 mi
    4h 4m
    $40–58

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane plane SEA - EAT
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus
    5h 49m
    $167–354

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus bus Tacoma
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    9h 39m
    $34–56

Olympia to Lake Chelan by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Olympia, WA, USA and Lake Chelan, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Capitol Way at 11th Ave to Lake Chelan via Lakewood Station - Bay 3, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle Greyhound, Wenatchee Columbia Station, and US 97A and Water in around 8h 30m.

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