There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Nespelem by bus, train, car, 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- Take the bus from Seattle to Ellensburgbus
- Take the bus from Ellensburg Loves Travel Center to Omak Travel Plazabus
- Take the bus from Okanogan, WA - Transfer Station to Nespelem - Chief Joseph Rest Stopbus
8h 30m$88–141Drive 246.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle to Nespelemcar 246.7 mi
4h 28m$45–65Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Wenatchee, WA to Okanogan, WA - Main TranGO Officebus
- Take the bus from TranGO Office to Chief Joseph Rest Areabus
8h 46m$102–147Bus via Wenatchee
- Take the bus from Seattle, WA to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Okanogan Chevron Stationbus
- Take the bus from TranGO Office to Chief Joseph Rest Areabus
9h 25m$57–78
Seattle to Nespelem by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Nespelem is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Nespelem is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Nespelem. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Nespelem - Chief Joseph Rest Stop via Ellensburg Loves Travel Center and Okanogan, WA - Transfer Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Seattle and Nespelem is 326 miles. The road distance is 248.1 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Nespelem without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Seattle to Nespelem, including transfers.
Seattle to Nespelem bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle station.
Seattle to Nespelem bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Ellensburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Nespelem is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Seattle to Nespelem.
There are one+ hotels available in Nespelem.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Nespelem, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Seattle to Nespelem - Chief Joseph Rest Stop via Ellensburg Loves Travel Center, Omak Travel Plaza, and Okanogan, WA - Transfer Station in around 8h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Seattle to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $45–60
Bus from Ellensburg Loves Travel Center to Omak Travel Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $70–85
- Phone
- 800-366-6975
- team@busnws.com
- Website
- Apple Line
Bus from Ellensburg Loves Travel Center to Omak Travel Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Apple Line
Bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Okanogan Chevron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–32
- Website
- Apple Line
Bus from Okanogan, WA - Transfer Station to Nespelem - Chief Joseph Rest Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Okanogan County Transportation
- Schedules at
- Okanogan County Bus Schedules
Bus from Wenatchee, WA to Okanogan, WA - Main TranGO Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16
- Website
- Okanogan County Transportation
- Schedules at
- Okanogan County Bus Schedules
- Phone
- +1 (509) 557-6177
- admin@okanogantransit.com
- Website
- TranGO
Bus from Okanogan, WA - Transfer Station to Nespelem - Chief Joseph Rest Stop
Bus from TranGO Office to Chief Joseph Rest Area
Bus from TranGO Office to Chief Joseph Rest Area
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Seattle, WA to Wenatchee Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $29–45
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