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How to get fromSeattle to Cle Elum Lakeby bus, car, tram, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Cle Elum Lake by bus, car, tram, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Ellensburgbus bus Nwl 739 / ...
    3h 32m
    $78–96

  2. Drive  91 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle to Cle Elum Lakecar car 91 mi
    1h 43m
    $17–24

  3. Tram, shuttle

    1. Take the tram from Symphony to SeaTac/Airporttram tram 1 Line
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SeaTac Station to Cle Elum, WAshuttle bus Central Washington Eastbound
    3h 42m
    $58–93

  4. Drive via Issaquah Highlands Park & Ride - Bay 1  75.5 mi

    1. Drive from Issaquah Highlands Park & Ride - Bay 1 to Cle Elum Lakecar car 75.5 mi
    2h 9m
    $19–26

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 to Main Ave S & W Park Stbus bus 215
    2. Drive from Main Ave S & W Park St to Cle Elum Lakecar car
    3h 23m
    $17–23

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  • Distance: 138.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Cle Elum Lake, WA, USA?

Northwestern Stages operates a bus from Seattle to Ellensburg once daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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