How to get from Sammamish to Elma by bus and train?

From Sammamish to Elma by bus and train

To get from Sammamish to Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 554 bus from South Sammamish P&R - Bay 1 station to 4th Ave S & S Jackson St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the 45 bus from Centralia - Amtrak station to W Main & 2nd Westbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 55 min. The bus and train schedule from Sammamish may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elma on the Moovit app.

295min
Bus - 554
554
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Bus - 4545
Leaves from South Sammamish P&R - Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sammamish
  • 2
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Jackson St
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Seattle
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Eugene
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Centralia Amtrak Station
    101 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Centralia - Amtrak
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Elma Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station W Main & 2nd Westbound
    Ride to bus station
    W Main & 2nd Westbound
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sammamish to Elma

The distance between Sammamish, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Elma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 130.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 295 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sammamish to Elma by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Sammamish to Elma

To check the bus and train schedule from Sammamish to Elma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sammamish) and destination (Elma), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sammamish to Elma?

    The fastest way takes 295 minutes, using Bus line 554, Train line AMTRAK CASCADES, Bus line 45.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sammamish and Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sammamish to Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 554 bus line goes from Downtown Seattle station near Sammamish to 4th Ave S & S Jackson St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 4th Ave S & S Jackson St station near Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sammamish to Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Sammamish and Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and train is about 4 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sammamish to get to Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get on the 554 bus from the Downtown Seattle stop near Sammamish in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sammamish and Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get off the bus at the 4th Ave S & S Jackson St stop, which is closest to Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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