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Infrastructure
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Douglas Counties links to I-5 via U.S. 2 over Stevens Pass; to I-90 via U.S. 97 over Blewett Pass,
via U.S. 281 and 28 through Quincy at the George Interchange, and via U.S. 97 over the North Cascades Highway.
Destination in miles from the Wenatchee Valley to:
| Ellensburg |
75 |
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Spokane |
196 |
| Bellevue |
133 |
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Moses Lake |
66 |
| Seattle |
138 |
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Tri-Cities |
125 |
| Yakima |
108 |
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Tacoma |
160 |
| Sea-Tac |
148 |
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Portland |
290 |
| Leavenworth |
22 |
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Chelan |
38 |
| I-90 & U.S. 97 interchange in Cle-Elum |
65 |
| I-90 & U.S. 281 interchange in George |
40 |
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Wenatchee Valley Transportation Council (WVTC) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization
for the greater Wenatchee Valley region in North-Central Washington. The WVTC, in cooperation
with the North Central Regional Transportation Planning Organization (NCRTPO), is responsible
for coordinating long-range transportation planning in the three county region of Chelan,
Douglas and Okanogan counties.
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Freight Movers
Numerous common carriers, general freight haulers, and local independent firms serve the
shipping needs of North Central Washington, providing the region’s manufacturers a wide
range of transportation alternatives.
Trucking: A variety of major carriers offer regularly scheduled and on-demand same
day service to the greater Seattle area, Spokane, and Portland. In addition, several local,
independent firms offer a similar level and type of motor freight service.
Air and Ground Package Delivery: The region is served by the following air and ground package
delivery services: DHL, FedEx, UPS, and U.S. Postal Service. Horizon Airiness’ Goldstreak service also
accommodates airfreight.
Rail: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway provides daily cargo service to the area.
The BNSF East/West mainline to Chicago runs directly through Wenatchee. Local short line service
is also available. Amtrak provides East/West passenger and cargo service on a daily basis.
People Movers
City Transit: Link Transit
has provided public transportation to residents and
visitors in Chelan and Douglas Counties since 1991. Link provides service to 19 communities
along the Columbia and Wenatchee Rivers from its hub in downtown Wenatchee. Fares are very
reasonable, providing an excellent transportation alternative to commuters, students and area
residents. Link works directly with businesses in the area to determine how they can best
facilitate the needs of the business workers. Customized bus schedules can be negotiated for
employers with 100 or more employees. The main Link transit station is located at the intersection
of Wenatchee Avenue and Kittitas Street in downtown Wenatchee.
Bus Lines:
Trailways provides multiple daily service options to the Wenatchee area.
The terminal is conveniently located at the foot of Kittitas Street in the same building as the
Link bus terminal, and across Columbia Street from the Amtrak boarding platform.
Air Travel:
Horizon Airlines provides service several times each day between
Wenatchee and Seattle. Executive Flight provides charter services with its fleet of
Challenger and Lear jets, and pilots certified to fly worldwide. Both services operate from
Pangborn Airport, which is located on Grant Road in East Wenatchee.
Rail:
Amtrak
provides daily East/West passenger service, connecting to hubs in Seattle to the west,
and multiple locations east-bound. The Amtrak boarding platform is located at the foot of Kittitas
Street in downtown Wenatchee
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