How much is the bus ticket from Ellensburg to Seattle?

The cheapest bus tickets from Ellensburg to Seattle start from $48. The average price for this route is around $79. 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 Ellensburg to Seattle?

The average bus travel time from Ellensburg to Seattle is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 151 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by Northwestern .

Which bus companies service the Ellensburg to Seattle route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Northwestern .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Ellensburg to Seattle?

The earliest bus departs from Ellensburg to Seattle at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 4:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ellensburg to Seattle?

A bus trip from Ellensburg to Seattle 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 Ellensburg to Seattle?

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 Ellensburg to Seattle?

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 Ellensburg to Seattle?

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 Ellensburg to Seattle?

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.

Bus Ellensburg to Seattle from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ellensburg to Seattle on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Ellensburg (CWU)	1h 55m	6:35pm	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:20pm	Ellensburg (CWU)	2h 5m	4:25pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Ellensburg	6h 55m	6:35pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Ellensburg (CWU)	2h 40m	5:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Ellensburg	7h 10m	6:50pm	Seattle (Bus Station)	No tags

Next departures for Ellensburg to Seattle on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Ellensburg (CWU)	1h 55m	6:35pm	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:50am	Ellensburg	1h 45m	3:35am	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Bus	2:20pm	Ellensburg (CWU)	2h 5m	4:25pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Ellensburg	2h 10m	4:00am	Seattle (Bus Station)	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Ellensburg (CWU)	2h 40m	5:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags

Next departures for Ellensburg to Seattle on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Ellensburg (CWU)	1h 55m	6:35pm	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:50am	Ellensburg	1h 45m	3:35am	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Bus	2:20pm	Ellensburg (CWU)	2h 5m	4:25pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Ellensburg	2h 10m	4:00am	Seattle (Bus Station)	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Ellensburg (CWU)	2h 40m	5:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags

Next departures for Ellensburg to Seattle on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Ellensburg (CWU)	1h 55m	6:35pm	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:50am	Ellensburg	1h 45m	3:35am	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Bus	2:20pm	Ellensburg (CWU)	2h 5m	4:25pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Ellensburg	2h 10m	4:00am	Seattle (Bus Station)	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Ellensburg (CWU)	2h 40m	5:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:03 AM PST.

Get from Ellensburg to Seattle

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

151 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,503 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Northwestern

4/54 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ellensburg to Seattle 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 Ellensburg to Seattle?
The cheapest bus tickets from Ellensburg to Seattle start from $48. The average price for this route is around $79. 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 Ellensburg to Seattle?
The average bus travel time from Ellensburg to Seattle is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 151 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by Northwestern.
Which bus companies service the Ellensburg to Seattle route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Northwestern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Ellensburg to Seattle?
The earliest bus departs from Ellensburg to Seattle at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 4:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ellensburg to Seattle?
A bus trip from Ellensburg to Seattle 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 Ellensburg to Seattle?
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 Ellensburg to Seattle?
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 Ellensburg to Seattle?
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 Ellensburg to Seattle?
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.

Best price found

11-30

$115

12-01

$138

Today

$56

12-03

$43

12-04

$40

12-05

$49

12-06

$45

12-07

$45

The cheapest trip from Ellensburg to Seattle was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $40

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

You can expect to pay from $40 to $142 for a bus ticket from Ellensburg to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually Northwestern 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.