There are 4 ways to get from Ellensburg to Chehalis by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Seattle
best- Take the bus from Ellensburg to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0550
- Take the train from Seattle to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 48m$69–108Drive 175.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ellensburg to Chehaliscar 175.1 mi
3h 8m$29–42Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ellensburg to Tacomabus Nwl 738
- Take the train from Tacoma to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
6h 27m$50–80Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Ellensburg to Olympiabus FlixBus 2120
7h 1m$32–47
Ellensburg to Chehalis by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ellensburg to Chehalis is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ellensburg to Chehalis is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ellensburg to Chehalis. However, there are services departing from Ellensburg and arriving at United State Postal Service - NW Cascade Ave & Center St. via Olympia Transit Center - Bay J, Tumwater Transit Hub - L&I Bldg. 7273 Linderson Way SW and Mellen Street e-Transit Station - 1401 Mellen St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Ellensburg and Chehalis is 201 miles. The road distance is 176.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ellensburg to Chehalis without a car is to bus and train via Seattle which takes 5h 48m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Ellensburg to Chehalis, including transfers.
Ellensburg to Chehalis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ellensburg station.
Ellensburg to Chehalis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Olympia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ellensburg to Chehalis is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Ellensburg to Chehalis.
There are 24+ hotels available in Chehalis.
What companies run services between Ellensburg, WA, USA and Chehalis, WA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Ellensburg to Olympia 4 times a week. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Centralia Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Centralia Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ellensburg to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Ellensburg to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $55–70
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ellensburg to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ellensburg to Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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