There are 9 ways to get from Spokane to Yelm by bus (Flixbus), train, taxi, car, plane, tram, bus, bus (Amtrak), or train (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 (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Olympiabus FlixBus 2120
8h 53m$50–82Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Spokane to Vancouver Stationtrain
- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Centralia Amtrak Station to Yelmtaxi
9h 41m$200–365Drive 317.6 mi
- Drive from Spokane to Yelmcar 317.6 mi
5h 34m$58–84Fly Spokane International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram, line 574 bus, line 610 bus, line 71 bus, line 90 bus
- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane GEG - SEA
- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Federal Way Downtowntram
- Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus
- Take the bus from SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G to Hawks Prairie Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Hawks Prairie Park & Ride to Meridian Rd at Yelm Hwybus
- Take the bus from Yelm Hwy at Meridian Rd to Yelm Ave at 3rd Stbus
6h 35m$174–333Bus via Seattle
- Take the bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus Spokane
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to Lakewood Station - Bay 4bus 597
12h 33m$56–140Train
- Take the train from Spokane to Seattletrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from King Street Station to Lakewood Stationtrain S Line
13h 6m$92–200Line 1 bus to Spokane Felts Field, fly to King County International Airport, tram, line 574 bus, line 610 bus, line 71 bus, line 90 bus
- Take the bus from Plaza Bay 9 to SCC City Line Arrivalbus
- Fly from Spokane Felts Field (SFF) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane SFF - BFI
- Take the tram from Rainier Beach to Federal Way Downtowntram
- Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus
- Take the bus from SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G to Hawks Prairie Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Hawks Prairie Park & Ride to Meridian Rd at Yelm Hwybus
- Take the bus from Yelm Hwy at Meridian Rd to Yelm Ave at 3rd Stbus
7h 46m$374–510Fly Spokane International Airport to Portland International Airport, bus, line 52 bus, line 90 bus
- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane GEG - PDX
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus
- Take the bus from Olympia Transit Center - Bay F to Lacey Transit Center - Bay Lbus
- Take the bus from Lacey Transit Center - Bay D to Yelm Ave at 3rd Stbus
8h 1m$312–374Bus to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram, line 574 bus, line 610 bus, line 71 bus, line 90 bus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Pullman, WAbus
- Fly from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PUW - SEA
- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Federal Way Downtowntram
- Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus
- Take the bus from SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G to Hawks Prairie Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Hawks Prairie Park & Ride to Meridian Rd at Yelm Hwybus
- Take the bus from Yelm Hwy at Meridian Rd to Yelm Ave at 3rd Stbus
7h 58m$186–406
Spokane to Yelm by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spokane to Yelm is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Spokane to Yelm is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Spokane station to Yelm. However, there are services departing from Spokane Station and arriving at Yelm Ave at 3rd St via Olympia Transit Center - Bay F and Lacey Transit Center - Bay D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Spokane to Yelm station. However, there are services departing from Spokane and arriving at Lakewood Station via King Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
The distance between Spokane and Yelm is 376 miles. The road distance is 319.4 miles.
The best way to get from Spokane to Yelm without a car is to bus which takes 8h 53m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Spokane to Yelm, including transfers.
Spokane to Yelm bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Spokane Station.
Spokane to Yelm train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Spokane station.
The best way to get from Spokane to Yelm is to bus which takes 8h 53m and costs $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 13h 6m.
What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Yelm, WA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Spokane Station to Olympia once daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Spokane to Yelm Ave at 3rd St via Seattle, King Street Station, Lakewood Station, Lakewood Station, and Lacey Transit Center - Bay D in around 13h 6m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–310
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–310
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–330
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–330
Flights from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver Station to Centralia Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Spokane Station to Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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More Questions & Answers
Spokane to Yelm bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Olympia station.
Spokane to Yelm train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spokane to Yelm is 319 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Spokane to Yelm.
There are 52+ hotels available in Yelm.





