There are 4 ways to get from Tri-Cities to Ephrata by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Spokane to Ephrata Amtraktrain Empire Builder
7h 49m$87–183Drive 94.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tri-Cities to Ephratacar 94.9 mi
1h 48m$18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Pasco Transit to Yakima Air Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Yakima Airport to Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple Stbus 11 / ...
- Take the bus from Ellensburg to George Shree's Truck Stopbus
- Take the bus from Shree's Truck Stop & Gas Station on Royal Anne Dr W to Ephrata Transportation Centerbus 40
8h 38mBus via Spokane
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus FlixBus 2184
- Take the bus from Spokane to Moses Lakebus Spokane
9h 12m$49–108
Tri-Cities to Ephrata by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tri-Cities to Ephrata is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Tri-Cities to Ephrata is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Tri-Cities to Ephrata. However, there are services departing from Rd 68 at Wernett Rd and arriving at Ephrata Transportation Center via Pasco Transit, Yakima Airport, Ellensburg and Shree's Truck Stop & Gas Station on Royal Anne Dr W. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Tri-Cities station to Ephrata. However, there are services departing from Pasco Amtrak Station and arriving at Ephrata Amtrak via Spokane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Tri-Cities and Ephrata is 271 miles. The road distance is 95.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tri-Cities to Ephrata without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Tri-Cities to Ephrata, including transfers.
Tri-Cities to Ephrata bus services, operated by Grape Line, depart from Pasco Transit station.
Tri-Cities to Ephrata train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pasco Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Tri-Cities to Ephrata is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Tri-Cities, WA, USA and Ephrata, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Court St at Rd 66 to Ephrata Amtrak via 22nd Ave Transit Center, 1st Ave at Nixon St, Pasco Amtrak Station, and Spokane in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rd 68 at Wernett Rd to Ephrata Transportation Center via Pasco Transit, Yakima Air Terminal, Yakima Airport, Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St, Ellensburg, and Shree's Truck Stop & Gas Station on Royal Anne Dr W in around 8h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Spokane to Ephrata Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866-253-5247
- [email protected]
- Website
- grapeline.us
Bus from Pasco Transit to Yakima Air Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–30
- Website
- https://grapeline.us
- Schedules at
- https://grapeline.us/travel-center/schedule2/
- Phone
- +1 509-575-6175
- Website
- yakimatransit.org
Bus from Yakima Airport to Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- yakimatransit.org
- Phone
- 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- appleline.us
Bus from Ellensburg to George Shree's Truck Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–24
- Website
- https://appleline.us/
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Ellensburg to George Shree's Truck Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $30–40
Bus from Spokane to Moses Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $45–55
- Phone
- 509 765 0898
- Website
- granttransit.com
Bus from Shree's Truck Stop & Gas Station on Royal Anne Dr W to Ephrata Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.granttransit.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Spokane to Moses Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Spokane to Moses Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $20–45
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Spokane to Moses Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tri-Cities to Ephrata bus services, operated by Grape Line, arrive at Yakima Air Terminal station.
Tri-Cities to Ephrata train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Spokane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tri-Cities to Ephrata is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Tri-Cities to Ephrata.
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