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How to get fromTacoma to Cle Elumby bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Tacoma to Cle Elum by bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tacoma to Ellensburgbus bus Nwl 739
    4h 50m
    $41–67

  2. Drive 95.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tacoma to Cle Elumcar car 95.8 mi
    1h 43m
    $18–26

  3. Line 574 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from D St E & 25th St E to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2bus bus 574
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Cle Elum, WAshuttle bus Central Washington Eastbound
    3h 37m
    $30–58

  4. Bus via Seattle

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus bus 594 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seattle to Ellensburgbus bus Nwl 739
    5h 13m
    $33–63

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Stationtrain train S Line
    2. Take the bus from Seattle to Ellensburgbus bus Nwl 739
    5h 27m
    $46–89

Tacoma to Cle Elum by bus

Calendar9Weekly Buses
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Cle Elum, WA, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Tacoma to Ellensburg 5 times a week. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Northwestern Stages also services this route 4 times a week.

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