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How to get fromSeattle to Elmaby train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Elma by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2. Take the bus from Centralia - Amtrak to E Main & N A St WestBoundbus bus 45
    3h 26m
    $29–59

  2. Bus, line 600 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Cherry St to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus bus 592 / ...
    2. Take the bus from SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G to Olympia Transit Center - Bay Mbus bus 600 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Olympia Transit Center to Elma Transit Centerbus bus 40
    4h 8m
    $5–9

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Olympiabus bus FlixBus 2120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Olympia Transit Center to Elma Transit Centerbus bus 40
    3h 35m
    $11–22

  4. Drive 89 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Elmacar car 89 mi
    1h 41m
    $17–24

Seattle to Elma by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 119.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Elma Transit Center via Olympia and Olympia Transit Center in around 3h 35m.

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