Travel & Accommodations Info

Travel and Driving Directions

Guests should allow ample time to find parking and avoid congestion on event days.

• By Plane: Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) is a commuter airport. Connections are via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and provided by Horizon/Alaska Air.
• By Bus: Greyhound buses arrive into and depart from Yakima daily. The Yakima Greyhound station is located at 202 S 5th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902.
• By Car: Yakima is located along Interstate 82, approximately 143 miles southeast of Seattle, 204 miles southwest of Spokane, and 80 miles northwest of the Tri-Cities (Richland-Kennewick-Pasco).
  • From Seattle, take I-90 East to the I-82 off ramp, Exit 110 and travel approximately 25 miles.
  • From Spokane, take I-90 West until exit 110, I-82 East, and travel for approximately 25 miles.
  • From Tri-Cities, take I-82 West until exit 33. Merge onto East Yakima Avenue.

A scenic alternative route from the Ellensburg region is the Old Canyon Highway, SR 821, a two-lane road that winds through the Yakima River gorge between Exits 3 and 26, bypassing the interstate over the mountain ridges. During the daytime, the views are lovely and there are several spots midway to stop, fish, and even camp.

Directions to Yakima Convention Center

From Seattle: Take I-90 East; at Ellensburg take Exit #110 to Yakima, Follow I-82 South until Exit 33B Yakima Avenue/Terrace Heights. Turn right on to Yakima Avenue and continue 2 blocks to 8th Street, the Yakima Convention & Event Center is at the corner of 8th Street and Yakima Avenue. Approximately 2.5 hours.

From Spokane: Take I-90 West nearly to Ellensburg. Take Exit #110 to Yakima and follow I-82 South until Exit 33B Yakima Avenue/Terrace Heights. Turn right on to Yakima Avenue and continue 2 blocks to 8th Street. The Yakima Convention & Event Center is at the corner of 8th Street and Yakima Avenue. Approximately 3.5 hours.

From Portland: Take I-84 East to Biggs Junction and take Exit #104, travel North on I-97 until you reach City Center/Yakima Avenue Exit 33 Yakima Avenue. Continue 2 blocks on Yakima Avenue to 8th Street. The Yakima Convention & Event Center is at the corner of 8th Street and Yakima Avenue. Approximately 3.5 hours.

Accommodations

Hotels in Yakima may be busy due to large sporting events, please reserve your hotel rooms early. When calling to make reservations, please mention PNWU for possible special room rates. Click on the hotel name below, and it will take you directly to their site for details.

Visit Yakima is an excellent resource to help you explore while you are visiting our beautiful valley, or find additional places to stay or eat.

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