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How to get fromPortland to Cle Elumby train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Cle Elum by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seattle to Ellensburgbus bus Nwl 739
    7h 50m
    $145–212

  2. Drive  235.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Cle Elumcar car 235.5 mi
    4h 7m
    $39–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Ellensburgbus bus FlixBus 2120
    2. Take the bus from Ellensburg Safeway to Washington Federalbus bus Kittitas County Connector West
    8h 23m
    $46–68

  4. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PDX - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SeaTac Station to Cle Elum, WAshuttle bus
    5h 16m
    $170–378

  5. Fly to King County International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane PDX - BFI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SeaTac Station to Cle Elum, WAshuttle bus
    5h 49m
    $316–444

Portland to Cle Elum by train, tram, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Cle Elum, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Washington Federal via Ellensburg, University & 9th, and Ellensburg Safeway in around 8h 23m.

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