What is the cheapest way to get from Yelm to Ellensburg?

The cheapest way to get from Yelm to Ellensburg is to bus via Seattle which costs $22 - $45 and takes 6h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Yelm to Ellensburg?

The fastest way to get from Yelm to Ellensburg is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Yelm and Ellensburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Yelm to Ellensburg. However, there are services departing from Yelm Ave at 3rd St and arriving at Ellensburg via Lacey Transit Center - Bay A and Olympia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Yelm to Ellensburg?

The distance between Yelm and Ellensburg is 179 miles. The road distance is 146.8 miles.

How do I travel from Yelm to Ellensburg without a car?

The best way to get from Yelm to Ellensburg without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $100 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Yelm to Ellensburg?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Yelm to Ellensburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yelm to Ellensburg bus from?

Yelm to Ellensburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Olympia station.

Where does the Yelm to Ellensburg bus arrive?

Yelm to Ellensburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ellensburg station.

Can I drive from Yelm to Ellensburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Yelm to Ellensburg is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Yelm to Ellensburg.

Where can I stay near Ellensburg?

There are 20+ hotels available in Ellensburg.

Yelm to Ellensburg - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Yelm to Ellensburg by train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lakewood Station to King Street Stationtrain S Line
2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ellensburgbus Greyhound US0550
4h 43m
$101–134
Bus via Seattle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus 594
2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ellensburgbus Greyhound US0550
6h 41m
$22–44
Drive 145.9 mi
1. Drive from Yelm to Ellensburgcar 145.9 mi
2h 52m
$27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Olympia to Ellensburgbus FlixBus 2120
6h 4m
$47–76

Yelm to Ellensburg by bus

14Weekly Buses

6h 4mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178.4 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Yelm, WA, USA and Ellensburg, WA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Olympia to Ellensburg once daily. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily.

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