What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Chelan to Seattle?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Chelan to Seattle is to bus via Seattle, WA which costs $30 - $45 and takes 6h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Chelan to Seattle?

The fastest way to get from Lake Chelan to Seattle is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Chelan and Seattle?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Chelan to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from Lakeside Park-and-Ride and arriving at Seattle Amtrak Station via Columbia Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Lake Chelan to Seattle?

The distance between Lake Chelan and Seattle is 199 miles. The road distance is 178.5 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Chelan to Seattle without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Chelan to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $30 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Lake Chelan to Seattle?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Lake Chelan to Seattle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Chelan to Seattle bus from?

Lake Chelan to Seattle bus services, operated by Link Transit, depart from Lakeside Park-and-Ride station.

Where does the Lake Chelan to Seattle bus arrive?

Lake Chelan to Seattle bus services, operated by Link Transit, arrive at Wenatchee Columbia Station.

Can I drive from Lake Chelan to Seattle?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Chelan to Seattle is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Lake Chelan to Seattle.

Where can I stay near Seattle?

There are 1432+ hotels available in Seattle.

Lake Chelan to Seattle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Lake Chelan to Seattle by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lakeside Park-and-Ride to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus 21
2. Take the bus from Columbia Station to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus Spokane
6h
$30–75
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lakeside Park-and-Ride to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus 21
2. Take the train from Wenatchee Amtrak to Seattletrain Empire Builder
6h 54m
$27–310
Drive 177.5 mi
1. Drive from Lake Chelan to Seattlecar 177.5 mi
3h 15m
$33–47
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Lakeside Park-and-Ride to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus
2. Fly from Wenatchee (EAT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane EAT - SEA
5h 2m
$41–306
Bus via Seattle, WA
1. Take the bus from Lakeside Park-and-Ride to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus 21
2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Seattle, WAbus Spokane
6h 25m
$30–45

Lake Chelan to Seattle by foot and bus

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Distance: 198.1 mi
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a vehicle from Lake Chelan to Seattle Amtrak Station via Lakeside Park-and-Ride and Columbia Station in around 6h.

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