What is the travel distance from Tacoma to Ellensburg?

Tacoma and Ellensburg are 88 miles (142 km) apart.

Bus Tacoma to Ellensburg from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tacoma to Ellensburg on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45pm	Tacoma	3h 15m	1:00am	Ellensburg	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:45am	Tacoma	3h 20m	1:05pm	Ellensburg (CWU)	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Tacoma	7h 15m	3:00pm	Ellensburg	No tags

Next departures for Tacoma to Ellensburg on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:45pm	Tacoma	3h 15m	1:00am	Ellensburg	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:45am	Tacoma	7h 15m	3:00pm	Ellensburg	No tags

Next departures for Tacoma to Ellensburg on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:45pm	Tacoma	3h 15m	1:00am	Ellensburg	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:45am	Tacoma	7h 15m	3:00pm	Ellensburg	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:30 PM PST.

Get from Tacoma to Ellensburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

88 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Northwestern

4/54 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 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.

FlixBus Tacoma Ellensburg recent customer reviews

Everything was fine but the bus leaving Tacoma was about 30 minutes late.

Janis O.

October 10, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tacoma to Ellensburg by bus

What is the travel distance from Tacoma to Ellensburg?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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11/22

$43

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$59

The cheapest trip from Tacoma to Ellensburg was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $43

To 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 $43 to $92 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 $59 which is on 2025-11-28.