What is the cheapest way to get from Seattle to Yakima?

The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Yakima is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Seattle to Yakima?

The fastest way to get from Seattle to Yakima is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Seattle and Yakima?

No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Yakima. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Transit Center via Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Seattle to Yakima?

The distance between Seattle and Yakima is 148 miles. The road distance is 143.3 miles.

How do I travel from Seattle to Yakima without a car?

The best way to get from Seattle to Yakima without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $25 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Seattle to Yakima?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Seattle to Yakima, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seattle to Yakima bus from?

Seattle to Yakima bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.

Where does the Seattle to Yakima bus arrive?

Seattle to Yakima bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ellensburg station.

Can I drive from Seattle to Yakima?

Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Yakima is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Seattle to Yakima.

Where can I stay near Yakima?

There are 82+ hotels available in Yakima.

Seattle to Yakima - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, tram, plane, and shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Yakima by bus (Flixbus), car, tram, plane, shuttle, or bus

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 Bus Station to Ellensburgbus FlixBus 2120
2. Take the bus from Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St to Transit Centerbus 11
4h 5m
$26–59
Drive 142.5 mi
1. Drive from Seattle to Yakimacar 142.5 mi
2h 24m
$26–38
Tram, fly
1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram
2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM)plane SEA - YKM
4h 38m
$34–227
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from SeaTac Station to Yakima Airportshuttle Central Washington Eastbound
5h 6m
$48–93
Bus via Seattle Amtrak Station
1. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Ellensburg, WA - CWU Starbucksbus Tacoma
2. Take the bus from Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St to Transit Centerbus 11
4h 35m
$50–58

Seattle to Yakima by bus

15Weekly Buses

4h 5mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146.7 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Yakima, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Transit Center via Ellensburg and Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St in around 4h 5m.

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