There are 6 ways to get from Bismarck to Olympia by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, bus (Amtrak), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane BIS - SEA
8h 11m$122–525Bus
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Olympiabus
26h 20m$269–395Drive 1,224.8 mi
- Drive from Bismarck to Olympiacar 1,224.8 mi
19h 56m$224–323Fly to Portland International Airport, bus
- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BIS - PDX
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus
9h 38m$130–530Bus via Seattle
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to Lakewood Station - Bay 4bus 594 / ...
29h 7m$273–461Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the train from Spokane to Seattletrain
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to Lakewood Station - Bay 4bus 594 / ...
29h 52m$303–511
Bismarck to Olympia by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bismarck to Olympia is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 19h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Bismarck to Olympia is to fly which takes 8h 11m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Bismarck to Olympia. However, there are services departing from Bismarck and arriving at Olympia via Billings and Spokane Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 20m.
The distance between Bismarck and Olympia is 1067 miles. The road distance is 1231.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bismarck to Olympia without a car is to bus which takes 26h 20m and costs $260 - $400.
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Bismarck to Olympia, including transfers.
Bismarck to Olympia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Bismarck station.
The best way to get from Bismarck to Olympia is to fly which takes 8h 11m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $400 and takes 26h 20m.
Bismarck to Olympia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Olympia is 2h behind Bismarck. It is currently 4:12 PM in Bismarck and 2:12 PM in Olympia.
What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Olympia, WA, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Olympia via Billings, Spokane, and Spokane Station in around 26h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Bismarck to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Billings to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Bismarck to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Billings to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Bismarck to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Billings to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Bismarck to Olympia is 1232 miles. It takes approximately 19h 56m to drive from Bismarck to Olympia.
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