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Pullman, Washington

Pullman is the most populous city in Whitman County, located in southeastern Washington within the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest. The population was 32,901 at the 2020 census, and estimated to be 33,543 in 2024.

Type CityPopulation 32,901

Why go

  • City in the United States.
  • Served by Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW).

History

Pullman is the most populous city in Whitman County, located in southeastern Washington within the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest. The population was 32,901 at the 2020 census, and estimated to be 33,543 in 2024. Originally founded as Three Forks, the city was renamed after industrialist George Pullman in 1881.

Airports

Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) 2.9 mi to the centre
Pullman, WA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Alaska Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Lewiston, Seattle (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Staley Airport 5.1 mi to the centre
Pullman, WA, US
Outdoor
Estes Airport 7.6 mi to the centre
Moscow, ID, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW); 18 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PUW has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Lewiston, Seattle).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pullman, Washington. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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