What is the distance between Seattle and Ellensburg?

The distance between the two cities is 92 miles (148 km).

Bus Seattle to Ellensburg from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Seattle to Ellensburg on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Greyhound Station	1h 55m	11:10am	Ellensburg (CWU)	Cheapest
Bus	11:15pm	Seattle (Bus Station)	1h 45m	1:00am	Ellensburg	Fastest
Bus	11:05am	Greyhound Station	2h	1:05pm	Ellensburg (CWU)	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Seattle King Street Station	2h 10m	1:00am	Ellensburg	No tags
Bus	10:25am	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	2h 40m	1:05pm	Ellensburg (CWU)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:11 AM PST.

Get from Seattle to Ellensburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2h 25mAverage Duration

89 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Northwestern

4/54 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Seattle to Ellensburg by bus

What is the distance between Seattle and Ellensburg?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/24

$37

11/25

$37

Today

$83

11/27

$49

11/28

$37

11/29

$53

11/30

$53

12/01

No data

The cheapest trip from Seattle to Ellensburg was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $37

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Seattle to Ellensburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $37 to $99 for a bus ticket from Seattle to Ellensburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Northwestern, FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.