Student rides
Central Washington University rides home, airport runs & game day
Ellensburg, Washington· four-year· 5,000–9,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Ellensburg and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Ellensburg connects to the relay grid near Yakima, WA (28 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Ellensburg → Kennewick, WA82 mi · $10–$20
- Ellensburg → Seattle, WA128 mi · $15–$30
- Ellensburg → Portland, OR148 mi · $20–$35
- Ellensburg → Spokane, WA188 mi · $25–$45
- Ellensburg → Bellingham, WA202 mi · $25–$45
- Ellensburg → Bend, OR209 mi · $25–$50
- Ellensburg → Eugene, OR251 mi · $35–$60
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Ellensburg
Central Washington University student travel FAQ
- How do Central Washington University students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Ellensburg bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Ellensburg cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.