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How to get fromSan Diego to Ellensburgby plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from San Diego to Ellensburg by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SAN - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ellensburg, WA - CWU Starbucksshuttle bus
    6h 34m
    $161–462

  2. Fly to Wenatchee, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane plane SAN - EAT
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Central Washington Universitybus bus
    8h 40m
    $109–360

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ellensburgbus bus
    35h 22m
    $205–405

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Ellensburgbus bus
    41h 14m
    $468–935

  5. Drive 1,191.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Ellensburgcar car 1,191.5 mi
    21h 5m
    $218–315

  6. Fly to Yakima Air Terminal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM)plane plane SAN - YKM
    2. Take the bus from Yakima Airport to Ellensburg - 4th / Rubybus bus
    7h 23m
    $130–584

  7. Fly to Spokane International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SAN - GEG
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Airport Bus Stop to Ellensburg, WA - CWU Starbucksbus bus
    6h 55m
    $162–508

  8. Fly to Paine Field County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SAN - PAE
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ellensburgbus bus
    8h 41m
    $179–768

San Diego to Ellensburg by tram and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration35h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,165.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Ellensburg, WA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Ellensburg via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, and Seattle Bus Station in around 35h 22m.

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