There are 4 ways to get from Spokane to Chelan 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 Spokane to Columbia Stationbus Spokane
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus 21
4h 54m$35–78Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Spokane to Wenatchee Amtraktrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Sanders St and Wapatobus 21
4h 59m$18–44Drive 151.7 mi
- Drive from Spokane to Chelancar 151.7 mi
3h 11m$28–40Bus via Spokane, WA
- Take the bus from Spokane, WA to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus Spokane
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus 21
5h 19m$32–46
Spokane to Chelan by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spokane to Chelan is to train and bus which costs $18 - $45 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Spokane to Chelan is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Spokane to Chelan. However, there are services departing from Spokane and arriving at Johnson at Chelan City Hall via Wenatchee Columbia Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Spokane and Chelan is 212 miles. The road distance is 152.6 miles.
The best way to get from Spokane to Chelan without a car is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Spokane to Chelan, including transfers.
Spokane to Chelan bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Spokane station.
Spokane to Chelan bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Columbia Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spokane to Chelan is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Spokane to Chelan.
There are 175+ hotels available in Chelan.
What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Chelan, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Spokane to Johnson at Chelan City Hall via Wenatchee Columbia Station in around 4h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Spokane to Wenatchee Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Spokane to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $65–80
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Spokane to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 509-662-1155
- guestservices@linktransit.com
- Website
- linktransit.com
Bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- linktransit.com
Bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Sanders St and Wapato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- linktransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Spokane, WA to Wenatchee Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $30–50
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