Getting there · Route guide

Seattle to Leavenworth: every way to get there

Seattle to Leavenworth is the classic drive to Washington's Bavarian village for Oktoberfest, Christmas lights and winter snow. It's about 135 miles over Stevens Pass.

Your options

🚗 DriveAbout 2.5–3 hours

US-2 over Stevens Pass. In winter, carry chains and check WSDOT pass conditions before you leave.

🚆 TrainAbout 3.5 hours

Amtrak's Empire Builder stops at Leavenworth's Icicle Station once a day, a scenic ride through the Cascades.

🚌 BusAbout 3–4 hours

Some shuttle and bus services run on weekends and holidays. Schedules change by season.

✈️ FlyWenatchee (EAT), 30 min from town

Small regional airport with limited flights. Most visitors drive from Seattle.

🚐 Group charter2.5–3 hours, door to door

Easiest for groups, with no parking hunt in a busy village.

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