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How to get fromYakima to Lake Chelanby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Yakima to Lake Chelan by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Yakima to Ellensburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ellensburg to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    5h 20m
    $48–60

  2. Drive 136.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yakima to Lake Chelancar car 136.5 mi
    2h 34m
    $25–36

  3. Bus via Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from Transit Center to Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple Stbus bus 11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ellensburg to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    5h 36m
    $28–33

  4. Bus via Transit Center #2

    1. Take the bus from Transit Center to Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple Stbus bus 11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ellensburg to Wenatcheebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    5h 36m
    $31–46

Yakima to Lake Chelan by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Yakima, WA, USA and Lake Chelan, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Yakima to Lake Chelan via Ellensburg, Wenatchee Columbia Station, and US 97A and Water in around 5h 20m.

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