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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Tacoma | Ellensburg | CheapestFastest | ||||
 | Bus | Tacoma | Ellensburg (CWU) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Tacoma | Ellensburg | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 7:30 PM PST.
Get from Tacoma to Ellensburg
The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tacoma to Ellensburg by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Tacoma to Ellensburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Tacoma to Ellensburg start from $51. The average price for this route is around $90. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Tacoma to Ellensburg?
The average bus travel time from Tacoma to Ellensburg is 3h 20m, covering a distance of 142 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 15m and is operated by Northwestern.
Which bus companies service the Tacoma to Ellensburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Northwestern, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Tacoma to Ellensburg?
The earliest bus departs from Tacoma to Ellensburg at 7:45am. And the latest bus departs at 9:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tacoma to Ellensburg?
A bus trip from Tacoma to Ellensburg generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Tacoma to Ellensburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Northwestern, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Tacoma to Ellensburg?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Tacoma to Ellensburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Tacoma to Ellensburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Northwestern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Tacoma to Ellensburg was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $85To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tacoma to Ellensburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $85 to $133 for a bus ticket from Tacoma to Ellensburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2025-11-28.
