There are 6 ways to get from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Lake Chelan by bus, train, rideshare, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Everett Station to Columbia Stationbus Tacoma
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus 21
5h 58m$28–72Bus via Everett, WA
cheapest- Take the bus from Everett, WA to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus Tacoma
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus 21
6h 33m$26–52Train, bus
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Wenatchee Amtraktrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus 21
6h 19m$36–87Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Seattle-PAE to Lake Chelan156.4 mi
3h 21mDrive 156.4 mi
- Drive from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Lake Chelancar 156.4 mi
3h 21m$29–42Fly, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane SEA - EAT
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus
5h 49m$172–321
Seattle Airport (PAE) to Lake Chelan by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Lake Chelan is to bus via Everett, WA which costs $25 - $55 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Lake Chelan is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Lake Chelan. However, there are services departing from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb and arriving at US 97A and Water via Everett Station and Wenatchee Columbia Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Seattle Airport (PAE) and Lake Chelan is 172 miles. The road distance is 157.3 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Lake Chelan without a car is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $28 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Lake Chelan, including transfers.
Seattle Airport (PAE) to Lake Chelan bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Everett Station.
Seattle Airport (PAE) to Lake Chelan bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Columbia Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Airport (PAE) to Lake Chelan is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Lake Chelan.
There are 103+ hotels available in Lake Chelan.
What companies run services between Seattle Airport (PAE), USA and Lake Chelan, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb to Lake Chelan via Everett Station - D4, Everett Station, Wenatchee Columbia Station, and US 97A and Water in around 5h 58m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Wenatchee
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Wenatchee Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Everett Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $50–65
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Everett Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
- Phone
- +1 509-662-1155
- [email protected]
- Website
- linktransit.com
Bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Water
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- linktransit.com
Bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Water
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- linktransit.com
Bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Water
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- linktransit.com
Bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Water
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- linktransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Everett, WA to Wenatchee Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Seattle-PAE to Lake Chelan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Seattle Airport (PAE) and Lake Chelan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












