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

The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Lake Chelan is to bus via Seattle, WA which costs $30 - $45 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Seattle to Lake Chelan is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Seattle and Lake Chelan?

No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Lake Chelan. However, there are services departing from Seattle Greyhound and arriving at US 97A and Water via Wenatchee Columbia Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Seattle to Lake Chelan?

The distance between Seattle and Lake Chelan is 200 miles. The road distance is 179.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Seattle to Lake Chelan without a car is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $30 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Seattle to Lake Chelan, including transfers.

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

Seattle to Lake Chelan bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle Greyhound station.

Where does the Seattle to Lake Chelan bus arrive?

Seattle to Lake Chelan bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Columbia Station.

Can I drive from Seattle to Lake Chelan?

Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Lake Chelan is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Seattle to Lake Chelan.

Where can I stay near Lake Chelan?

There are 175+ hotels available in Lake Chelan.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Lake Chelan by bus, train, car, tram, 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 Seattle Greyhound to Columbia Stationbus Tacoma
2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus 21
5h 23m
$33–75
Bus via Seattle, WA
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus Tacoma
2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus 21
6h 23m
$31–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain Empire Builder
2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus 21
5h 49m
$39–169
Drive 178.2 mi
1. Drive from Seattle to Lake Chelancar 178.2 mi
3h 17m
$33–47
Tram, fly, bus
1. Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to SeaTac/Airporttram
2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane SEA - EAT
3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus
5h 29m
$36–256

Seattle to Lake Chelan by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

5h 23mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 198.9 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Seattle Greyhound to Lake Chelan via Wenatchee Columbia Station and US 97A and Water in around 5h 23m.

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