There are 4 ways to get from Sandpoint to Ellensburg by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Spokane
best- Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Ellensburgbus FlixBus 2120
5h 49m$102–136Drive 241.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sandpoint to Ellensburgcar 241.2 mi
4h 9m$44–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Wenatchee Amtraktrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Wenatchee to Ellensburgbus Nwl 803
8h 30m$171–256Train, bus via I-90 West Interchange
- Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Spokane to Ellensburgbus Nwl 738
7h 10m$102–141
Sandpoint to Ellensburg by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sandpoint to Ellensburg is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Sandpoint to Ellensburg is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Sandpoint and Ellensburg is 242 miles. The road distance is 242.7 miles.
The best way to get from Sandpoint to Ellensburg without a car is to train and bus via Spokane which takes 5h 49m and costs $100 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Sandpoint to Ellensburg, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Sandpoint to Ellensburg is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Sandpoint to Ellensburg.
There are 21+ hotels available in Ellensburg.
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 Station, then take the bus to Ellensburg. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sandpoint Station to Ellensburg via Wenatchee Amtrak and Wenatchee in around 8h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sandpoint Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sandpoint Station to Wenatchee Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sandpoint Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Spokane Station to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Spokane Station to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $65–80
Bus from Wenatchee to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $40–55
Bus from Spokane to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $65–85
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