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Seattle Art Museum
Major downtown art museum with global collections, rotating exhibitions, and strong Pacific Northwest representation.
Cheapest price
$66
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Yakima, WA to Seattle, WA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Yakima, WA to Seattle, WA will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
Of the 1 buses that leave Yakima, WA for Seattle, WA on Sun, Jul 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 2 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Yakima, WA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $315.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $356 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Yakima, WA to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $309 (€254) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Yakima, WA to Seattle, WA costing on average $356 (€293).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
You'll arrive about -1h -35m sooner (2h 43m by bus vs 2h 8m by car) and save roughly $-18.32 (€-15.07) compared to fuel and tolls ($47 (€39) vs $29 (€24)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
The table below shows live departures for Yakima, WA to Seattle, WA buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:30 PM Yakima, S 5th Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), WA | 2h35 | 7:05 PM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Yakima, WA to Seattle, WA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:20, the last at 16:25. The fastest bus covers the 110 miles (178 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 110 miles (178 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 8:20 AM |
Last bus 4:25 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Yakima, WA to Seattle, WA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Seattle, WA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Yakima, WA to Seattle, WA buses use the Yakima, S 5th Ave (Greyhound Bus Station) to Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington). Use this guide to compare Yakima, WA and Seattle, WA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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