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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Cle Elum travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cle Elum

With a population of 1.901, Cle Elum is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cle Elum to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Cle Elum

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hoist House Restaurant at Swiftwater Cellars (301 Rope Rider Drive) and Orchard Restaurant (212 E 1st St) are great picks.

When to visit Cle Elum

Cle Elum in February
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cle Elum in February
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cle Elum in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Cle Elum, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Cle Elum

Plane

Although Cle Elum doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wenatchee Pangborn Field (EAT), which is located 60 km from Cle Elum. The shortest domestic flight to Cle Elum departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cle Elum. The train journey from Cle Elum to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $42 for a 4h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cle Elum is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 115 km from Cle Elum. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cle Elum, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Cle Elum takes 217 km and will cost you around $42. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 306 km.

Plane

Although Cle Elum doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wenatchee Pangborn Field (EAT), which is located 60 km from Cle Elum. The shortest domestic flight to Cle Elum departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cle Elum. The train journey from Cle Elum to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $42 for a 4h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cle Elum is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 115 km from Cle Elum. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cle Elum, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Cle Elum takes 217 km and will cost you around $42. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 306 km.

Airports near Cle Elum

EATWenatchee Pangborn Field
YKMYakima Air Terminal
SEASeattle/Tacoma Intl

Airlines serving Cle Elum

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,852 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,937 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,264 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,983 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
ITA Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cle Elum

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Best Western Snowcap Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 365 reviews)
$164+
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Suncadia Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 249 reviews)
$327+
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Stewart Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.8, 325 reviews)
$76+
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Cle Elum Travelers Inn
2 stars
Good (7.3, 330 reviews)
$71+
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Timber Lodge Inn
2 stars
Good (7.2, 466 reviews)
$80+
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Quality Inn Cle Elum/Ellensburg
2 stars
Good (6.8, 388 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Cle Elum

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Cle Elum (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Cle Elum (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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