There are 7 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Cle Elum by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Cle Elum, WA
3h 48m$165–375Drive 235.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Cle Elumcar 235.7 mi
4h 7m$43–63Bus via Seattle
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Ellensburg Loves Travel Centerbus Tacoma
9h 15m$72–116Train, bus
- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Ellensburg Loves Travel Centerbus Tacoma
9h 33m$106–186Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portland-PDX to Cle Elum235.7 mi
4h 7mFly to King County International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take a shuttle bus from SeaTac Station to Cle Elum, WA
4h 15m$804–1,655Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Ellensburgbus FlixBus 2120
- Take the bus from Ellensburg Safeway to Washington Federalbus Kittitas County Connector West
10h 10m$49–84
Portland Airport (PDX) to Cle Elum by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Cle Elum is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Cle Elum is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 48m and costs $160 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PDX) to Cle Elum. However, there are services departing from Portland International Airport and arriving at Washington Federal via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Seattle Greyhound and Lowes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and Cle Elum is 218 miles. The road distance is 237 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Cle Elum without a car is to bus via Seattle which takes 9h 15m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Cle Elum, including transfers.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Cle Elum bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Cle Elum bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to Cle Elum is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Cle Elum.
There are 349+ hotels available in Cle Elum.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Cle Elum, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland International Airport to Washington Federal via Portland Flix/Greyhound, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Seattle Bus Station, Seattle Greyhound, and Lowes in around 9h 15m.
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- [email protected]
- Website
- airporter.com
Shuttle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Cle Elum, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://airporter.com
- Schedules at
- https://airporter.com/shuttle/schedules/
Shuttle from SeaTac Station to Cle Elum, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://airporter.com
- Schedules at
- https://airporter.com/shuttle/schedules/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Seattle Greyhound to Ellensburg Loves Travel Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $45–60
Bus from Seattle Greyhound to Ellensburg Loves Travel Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $45–60
- Phone
- 509 933 2287
- Website
- hopesource.us
Bus from Ellensburg Safeway to Washington Federal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://hopesource.us/transportation
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Portland-PDX to Cle Elum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portland Airport (PDX) and Cle Elum. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











