There are 3 ways to get from Seattle to Soap Lake by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Seattle to Soap Lake by train and bus (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Soap Lake is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Soap Lake is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Soap Lake. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Soap Lake City Park on 1st Ave NE via Ellensburg, Akins Fresh Foods on F St SW and Ephrata Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Soap Lake. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Ephrata Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Seattle and Soap Lake is 213 miles. The road distance is 177.9 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Soap Lake without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Seattle to Soap Lake, including transfers.
Seattle to Soap Lake bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle station.
Seattle to Soap Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Soap Lake is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $100 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Soap Lake, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Ephrata Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle to Soap Lake City Park on 1st Ave NE via Ellensburg, Quincy, Akins Fresh Foods on F St SW, and Ephrata Transportation Center in around 6h 32m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Ephrata Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Seattle to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $45–60
Bus from Ellensburg to Quincy
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $30–40
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Soap Lake bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Ellensburg station.
Seattle to Soap Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ephrata Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Soap Lake is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Seattle to Soap Lake.
There are six+ hotels available in Soap Lake.