Seattle to Olympia by Bus or Train
Flixbus has the cheapest bus ticket from Seattle to Olympia for only $13, on a trip of approximately 1h 45m duration.
Choose Amtrak trains with fares starting from $18. Travel time approximately 1h 21m.
We have selected the cheapest, fastest and earliest schedules for your trip to Olympia.
CheapestSeattle Bus StationOlympia (Intercity Transit Center)Bus1h 45mDirect
FastestSeattle King Street StationLacey - Centennial StationTrain1h 19mDirect- EarliestSeattle King Street StationLacey - Centennial StationTrain1h 21mDirect
| Companies | Departures | Duration | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:30 PM->6:15 PM | 1h 45m | Direct | |
| 7:10 AM->8:31 AM | 1h 21m | Direct |
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Bus from Seattle to Olympia
The bus trip from Seattle to Olympia takes approximately 1h 20m duration and covers a distance of about 48mi. There are usually 5 buses traveling daily to Olympia and you can find the cheapest tickets starting from $12.88 if you buy in advance on the internet.
| Distance | 48mi | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.88 | |
| Frequency | 5 | |
| Fastest | 1h 20m |
Train Seattle to Olympia
It takes an average of 1h 19m to travel from Seattle to Olympia by train, covering a distance of about 48mi. There are usually 5 trains traveling daily from Seattle to Olympia and tickets for this journey start from $17.81 when you book in advance.
| Distance | 48mi | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $17.81 | |
| Frequency | 5 | |
| Fastest | 1h 19m |
Flixbus stations in Seattle
Seattle (6th Ave S & S Lane St)
Seattle Bus Station
University of Washington
Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
Flixbus stations in Olympia
Olympia (Intercity Transit Center)
Amtrak stations in Seattle
Seattle King Street Station
Amtrak stations in Olympia
Lacey - Centennial Station
Buses departing from Seattle
We list the main bus routes departing from Seattle to help you navigate faster and find your ticket
Buses to Seattle
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Buses departing from Olympia
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Buses to Olympia
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Saving Money
Cheapest Bus
The cheapest bus ticket from Seattle to Olympia is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.
- Book in advance.
- Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
- Be flexible with your travel times.
- Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
- Check connections.
- On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.