What is the cheapest way to get from Ballard to Olympia?

The cheapest way to get from Ballard to Olympia is to line 40 bus and bus and line 600 bus which costs $7 - $9 and takes 3h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballard to Olympia?

The fastest way to get from Ballard to Olympia is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Ballard and Olympia?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballard to Olympia. However, there are services departing from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St and arriving at Capitol Way at 11th Ave via Stewart St & 3rd Ave and SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Ballard to Olympia?

The distance between Ballard and Olympia is 72 miles. The road distance is 67.5 miles.

How do I travel from Ballard to Olympia without a car?

The best way to get from Ballard to Olympia without a car is to line 40 bus and bus and line 600 bus which takes 3h 4m and costs $7 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Ballard to Olympia?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Ballard to Olympia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballard to Olympia bus from?

Ballard to Olympia bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St station.

Where does the Ballard to Olympia bus arrive?

Ballard to Olympia bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at 3rd Ave & Pine St station.

Can I drive from Ballard to Olympia?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballard to Olympia is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Ballard to Olympia.

Where can I stay near Olympia?

There are 77+ hotels available in Olympia.

Ballard to Olympia - 4 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballard to Olympia by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Line 40 bus, bus, line 600 bus
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1. Take the bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to 3rd Ave & Pine Stbus 40
2. Take the bus from Stewart St & 3rd Ave to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus 594 / ...
3. Take the bus from SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G to Capitol Way at 11th Avebus 600 / ...
3h 4m
$7–9
Train, line 600 bus
1. Take the train from King Street Station to Lakewood Stationtrain S Line
2. Take the bus from Lakewood Station to Capitol Way at 11th Avebus 600 / ...
3h 54m
$10–12
Drive 67.1 mi
1. Drive from Ballard to Olympiacar 67.1 mi
1h 23m
$13–18
Line 40 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to 3rd Ave S & S Main Stbus 40
2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Olympiabus FlixBus 2120
3h 43m
$11–20

Ballard to Olympia by bus

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Distance: 71.7 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Ballard, WA, USA and Olympia, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to Capitol Way at 11th Ave via 3rd Ave & Pine St, Stewart St & 3rd Ave, and SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G in around 3h 4m.

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