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How to get fromSeattle to Carltonby bus, train, car, tram, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Carlton by bus, train, car, tram, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Ellensburgbus bus Nwl 739
    2. Take the bus from Ellensburg Loves Travel Center to Paterosbus bus Apple Line
    7h 15m
    $84–127

  2. Drive 207 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle to Carltoncar car 207 mi
    4h 32m
    $38–55

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee to Paterosbus bus Nwl 804
    7h 36m
    $81–142

  4. Tram, fly, bus

    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane plane SEA - EAT
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee to Paterosbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pateros, WA to Carlton, WAbus bus
    7h 21m
    $197–387

  5. Bus via Wenatchee

    1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus bus Tacoma
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Paterosbus bus Apple Line
    8h 10m
    $51–72

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Wenatchee (EAT) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 272.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Carlton, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle to Carlton, WA via Ellensburg Loves Travel Center, Pateros, and Pateros, WA in around 7h 15m.

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