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How to get fromSandpoint to Ellensburgby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sandpoint to Ellensburg by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Spokane

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    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Spokanetrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Ellensburgbus bus Nwl 738 / ...
    5h 54m
    $42–79

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Central Washington Universitybus bus Omak
    8h 30m
    $99–188

  3. Drive  241.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sandpoint to Ellensburgcar car 241.2 mi
    4h 9m
    $44–64

Sandpoint to Ellensburg by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Sandpoint, ID, USA and Ellensburg, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sandpoint to Ellensburg. However, you can take the train to Spokane, walk to Spokane, then take the bus to Ellensburg. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sandpoint Station to Central Washington University via Wenatchee Amtrak and Wenatchee Columbia Station in around 8h 30m.

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