There are 4 ways to get from Tacoma to Wenatchee, WA by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tacoma to Wenatcheebus Nwl 737
5h 10m$35–85Drive 161 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tacoma to Wenatchee, WAcar 161 mi
2h 59m$29–42Train
- Take the train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Stationtrain S Line
- Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain Empire Builder
5h 58m$107–164Fly
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane SEA - EAT
3h 26m$193–363
Tacoma to Wenatchee, WA by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Wenatchee, WA is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Wenatchee, WA is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $28 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tacoma and arriving at Wenatchee. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Tacoma station to Wenatchee, WA. However, there are services departing from Tacoma Dome Station and arriving at Wenatchee Amtrak via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Tacoma and Wenatchee, WA is 186 miles. The road distance is 162 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Wenatchee, WA without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $35 - $85.
The bus from Tacoma to Wenatchee takes 5h 10m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Tacoma to Wenatchee, WA bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Tacoma station.
Tacoma to Wenatchee, WA train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Tacoma Dome Station.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Wenatchee, WA is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 5h 58m, you could also fly, which costs $190 - $370 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Wenatchee, WA, USA?
Northwestern Stages operates a bus from Tacoma to Wenatchee once daily. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tacoma Dome Station to Wenatchee Amtrak via King Street Station and Seattle in around 5h 58m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Wenatchee
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–360
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Tacoma to Wenatchee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $70–85
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Tacoma to Wenatchee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Tacoma to Wenatchee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $35–50
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Booking & Getting There
Tacoma to Wenatchee, WA bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Wenatchee station.
Tacoma to Wenatchee, WA train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at King Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Wenatchee, WA is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Tacoma to Wenatchee, WA.
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