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How to get fromBellingham, WA to Olympiaby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Bellingham, WA to Olympia by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0501
    2. Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus bus 594
    4h 20m
    $18–32

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Tacomatrain train Amtrak Cascades
    5h 17m
    $47–92

  3. Drive 147.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bellingham, WA to Olympiacar car 147.8 mi
    2h 43m
    $27–39

  4. Bus via Seattle

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattlebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus bus 594 / ...
    4h 48m
    $34–48

  5. Train via Seattle

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattletrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from King Street Station to Lakewood Stationtrain train S Line
    5h 40m
    $35–67

Bellingham, WA to Olympia by bus

Calendar19Weekly Buses
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Capitol Way at 11th Ave via Seattle Bus Station, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, and SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Tacoma once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 41m.

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