By plane
Yakima Air Terminal (http://yakimaairterminal.com) IATA: YKM is a commuter airport with turboprop aircraft, but the largest in the center of the state. Connections are via Seattle-Tacoma.
By bus
Greyhound buses arrive into and depart from Yakima daily. Yakima Greyhound Station, 602 E Yakima Avenue, Yakima, WA 98901.
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, just beyond the exit to Ellensburg. Keep right on I-82 East and take exit 31A-31B to North 1st Street / Naches.
From Spokane, take I-90 West until exit 110, I-82 East, continuing until exit 31A-31B to North 1st Street / Naches.
From the 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. Be cautious of rocks on the road, though, and stick to the Interstate at night.