There are 4 ways to get from Spokane to Lake Chelan by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Spokane to Columbia Stationbus Spokane
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus 21
5h 5m$35–78Drive 151.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Spokane to Lake Chelancar 151.2 mi
3h 13m$28–40Train, bus
- Take the train from Spokane to Wenatchee Amtraktrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus 21
5h 11m$57–111Bus via Spokane, WA
- Take the bus from Spokane, WA to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus Spokane
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus 21
5h 30m$32–46
Spokane to Lake Chelan by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spokane to Lake Chelan is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Spokane to Lake Chelan is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Spokane to Lake Chelan. However, there are services departing from Spokane and arriving at US 97A and Water via Wenatchee Columbia Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Spokane and Lake Chelan is 210 miles. The road distance is 152.1 miles.
The best way to get from Spokane to Lake Chelan without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Spokane to Lake Chelan, including transfers.
Spokane to Lake Chelan bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Spokane station.
Spokane to Lake Chelan bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Columbia Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spokane to Lake Chelan is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Spokane to Lake Chelan.
There are 130+ hotels available in Lake Chelan.
What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Lake Chelan, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Spokane to Lake Chelan via Wenatchee Columbia Station and US 97A and Water in around 5h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Spokane to Wenatchee Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Spokane to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $65–80
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Spokane to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 509-662-1155
- [email protected]
- Website
- linktransit.com
Bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Water
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- linktransit.com
Bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Water
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- linktransit.com
Bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Water
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- linktransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Spokane, WA to Wenatchee Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $30–50
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