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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Yakima and Seattle?

No, there is no direct bus from Yakima to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Transit Center and arriving at Seattle - Amtrak via Ellensburg - CWU. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Yakima to Seattle?

The distance between Yakima and Seattle is 148 miles. The road distance is 143.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Yakima to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $25 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Yakima to Seattle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yakima to Seattle bus from?

Yakima to Seattle bus services, operated by Yakima Transit, depart from Transit Center station.

Where does the Yakima to Seattle bus arrive?

Yakima to Seattle bus services, operated by Yakima Transit, arrive at Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St station.

Can I drive from Yakima to Seattle?

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

Where can I stay near Seattle?

There are 1550+ hotels available in Seattle.

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

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

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 Transit Center to Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple Stbus 11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ellensburg - CWU to Seattle - Amtrakbus Spokane
4h 16m
$25–61
Drive 142.3 mi
1. Drive from Yakima to Seattlecar 142.3 mi
2h 24m
$26–38
Fly from Yakima Air Terminal Airport, tram
1. Fly from Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane YKM - SEA
2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphonytram
4h 5m
$42–287
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Yakima Airport to SeaTac Stationshuttle Central Washington Westbound
4h 22m
$50–94
Bus to Tri-Cities Airport, fly, tram
1. Take the bus from Yakima Airport to Tri-Cities Airportbus
2. Fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PSC - SEA
3. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphonytram
4h 17m
$67–325

Yakima to Seattle by bus

7Weekly Buses

4h 16mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146.9 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Transit Center to Seattle - Amtrak via Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St and Ellensburg - CWU in around 4h 16m.

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