The average bus between Seattle and Yelm takes 4h 31m and the fastest bus takes 2h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Seattle to Yelm. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Seattle and Yelm. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Seattle is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Yelm at 9:23 AM. All services require a transfer at SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2h 58m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Yelm. However, there are services departing from Seattle station and arriving at Yelm station via SR 512 P&R - Zone I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Seattle to Yelm bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from 2nd Ave & Cherry St station.
Seattle to Yelm bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Yelm Ave at 3rd St station.
The distance between Seattle and Yelm is 76.8 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a bus from 2nd Ave & Cherry St to Yelm Ave at 3rd St via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G and Lacey Transit Center - Bay D in around 3h 39m.