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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Columbia Stationbus bus Tacoma
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    5h 25m
    $32–72

  2. Bus via Seattle, WA

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus bus Tacoma
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    6h 25m
    $29–45

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    5h 51m
    $51–100

  4. Drive 169.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Lake Chelancar car 169.1 mi
    3h 29m
    $31–45

  5. 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 Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus
    5h 36m
    $166–346

Seattle to Lake Chelan by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 191.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Seattle Greyhound to Lake Chelan via Wenatchee Columbia Station and US 97A and Water in around 5h 25m.

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