There are 3 ways to get from Longview to Olympia by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Tacoma
best- Take the train from Kelso-Longview to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the bus from Tacoma to Olympiabus FlixBus 2120
3h 20m$34–70Drive 67.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Longview to Olympiacar 67.4 mi
1h 11m$13–18Train, bus
- Take the train from Kelso-Longview to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the bus from Mellen Street e-Transit Station - 1401 Mellen St. to Olympia Transit Center - 280 Washington St NEbus Green / ...
3h 42m$18–33
Longview to Olympia by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Longview to Olympia is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Longview to Olympia is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $12 - $18.
The distance between Longview and Olympia is 123 miles. The road distance is 67.8 miles.
The best way to get from Longview to Olympia without a car is to train and bus via Tacoma which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Longview to Olympia, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Longview to Olympia is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Longview to Olympia.
There are 97+ hotels available in Olympia.
What companies run services between Longview, WA, USA and Olympia, WA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Longview to Olympia. However, you can take the train to Tacoma, walk to Tacoma, then take the bus to Olympia. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kelso-Longview to Olympia Transit Center - 280 Washington St NE via Centralia Amtrak Station, S Tower Ave & E Pine St., and Mellen Street e-Transit Station - 1401 Mellen St. in around 3h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kelso-Longview to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kelso-Longview to Centralia Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Tacoma to Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 360-330-2072
- [email protected]
- Website
- twintransit.org
Bus from Mellen Street e-Transit Station - 1401 Mellen St. to Olympia Transit Center - 280 Washington St NE
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- twintransit.org
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