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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Olympia by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Columbia to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane CAE - SEA
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus bus
    10h 58m
    $406–1,608

  2. Bus to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Augustabus bus
    2. Fly from Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane AGS - SEA
    3. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus bus
    13h 43m
    $236–792

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Lakewood Station - Bay 4bus bus
    3d 7h
    $1,111–2,340

  4. Drive 2,820.6 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Olympiacar car 2,820.6 mi
    47h 4m
    $515–744

  5. Fly Columbia to Portland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane CAE - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus bus
    13h 4m
    $432–1,640

Columbia to Olympia by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,378.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 58m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Olympia, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Columbia to Olympia. However, you can take the line 91 bus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, walk to Columbia (CAE) airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), walk to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, take the bus to SR 512 P&R - Zone H, then take the line 600 bus to Capitol Way at 11th Ave. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to Capitol Way at 11th Ave via Chicago Union Station, Seattle, 2nd Ave & Yesler Way, Lakewood Station - Bay 4, and Lakewood Station in around 3d 7h.

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