There are 6 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Chelan by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, 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.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane SEA - EAT
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus
3h 28m$193–351Drive 182.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Chelancar 182.7 mi
3h 31m$32–46Bus via Seattle
- Take the bus from Seattle to Wenatcheebus Nwl 737
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus 21 / ...
6h 53m$33–78Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus 21 / ...
7h 14m$83–133Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chelan182.7 mi
3h 31mBus
- Take the bus from Seattle, WA to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus Tacoma
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus 21 / ...
7h 48m$32–48
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Chelan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Chelan is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Chelan is to fly and bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $190 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle Airport (SEA) station to Chelan. However, there are services departing from SeaTac Station and arriving at Johnson at Chelan City Hall via Seattle and Wenatchee Columbia Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Chelan is 147 miles. The road distance is 183.8 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Chelan without a car is to bus via Seattle which takes 6h 53m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Chelan, including transfers.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Chelan bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Chelan bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Wenatchee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) to Chelan is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Chelan.
There are 182+ hotels available in Chelan.
What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Chelan, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from SeaTac Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hall via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle, Wenatchee, and Wenatchee Columbia Station in around 6h 53m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Wenatchee
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 509-662-1155
- [email protected]
- Website
- linktransit.com
Bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- linktransit.com
Bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- linktransit.com
Bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- linktransit.com
Bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- linktransit.com
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Seattle to Wenatchee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $60–75
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Seattle to Wenatchee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Seattle, WA to Wenatchee Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chelan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Chelan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












