There are 4 ways to get from Puyallup to Ephrata by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Puyallup Station to King Street Stationtrain S Line
- Take the train from Seattle to Ephrata Amtraktrain Empire Builder
6h 52m$68–143Drive 181.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Puyallup to Ephratacar 181.5 mi
3h 9m$34–48Bus
- Take the bus from Tacoma Greyhound to George Shree's Truck Stop - George, WAbus Tacoma
- Take the bus from Shree's Truck Stop & Gas Station on Royal Anne Dr W to Ephrata Transportation Centerbus 40
7h 33mBus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus Tacoma
- Take the train from Wenatchee Amtrak to Ephrata Amtraktrain Empire Builder
9h$48–87
Puyallup to Ephrata by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puyallup to Ephrata is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Puyallup to Ephrata is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Puyallup to Ephrata. However, there are services departing from Fairview Dr & 9th Ave SW Red Lot and arriving at Ephrata Transportation Center via Tacoma Greyhound and Shree's Truck Stop & Gas Station on Royal Anne Dr W. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Puyallup station to Ephrata. However, there are services departing from Puyallup Station and arriving at Ephrata Amtrak via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Puyallup and Ephrata is 239 miles. The road distance is 182.6 miles.
The best way to get from Puyallup to Ephrata without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Puyallup to Ephrata, including transfers.
Puyallup to Ephrata bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Tacoma Greyhound station.
Puyallup to Ephrata train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Puyallup Station.
The best way to get from Puyallup to Ephrata is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Puyallup, WA, USA and Ephrata, WA, USA?
You can take a train from Puyallup Station to Ephrata Amtrak via King Street Station and Seattle in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fairview Dr & 9th Ave SW Red Lot to Ephrata Transportation Center via Tacoma Greyhound and Shree's Truck Stop & Gas Station on Royal Anne Dr W in around 7h 33m.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Train from Puyallup Station to King Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Ephrata Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Wenatchee Amtrak to Ephrata Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Tacoma Greyhound to George Shree's Truck Stop - George, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $70–85
- Phone
- 509 765 0898
- Website
- granttransit.com
Bus from Shree's Truck Stop & Gas Station on Royal Anne Dr W to Ephrata Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.granttransit.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Wenatchee Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $30–50
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More Questions & Answers
Puyallup to Ephrata bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at George Shree's Truck Stop - George, WA station.
Puyallup to Ephrata train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at King Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puyallup to Ephrata is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Puyallup to Ephrata.
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