There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Olympia by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MKE - SEA
7h 46m$279–471Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Portland International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane MKE - PDX
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus
11h 17m$192–514Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Olympiabus
41h 20m$432–633Train, bus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Seattletrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus 594 / ...
47h 6m$563–1,223Drive 1,983.6 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Olympiacar 1,983.6 mi
31h 57m$362–523Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane ORD - SEA
9h 23m$195–330Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MDW - SEA
9h 50m$194–766
Milwaukee to Olympia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Olympia is to bus and fly which costs $190 - $330 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Olympia is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $270 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Olympia. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Olympia via Minneapolis, Billings and Spokane Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 20m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Olympia is 1757 miles. The road distance is 1995.1 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Olympia without a car is to bus which takes 41h 20m and costs $430 - $650.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Milwaukee to Olympia, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Olympia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Olympia is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $270 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $650 and takes 41h 20m.
Milwaukee to Olympia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Olympia is 2h behind Milwaukee. It is currently 5:13 AM in Milwaukee and 3:13 AM in Olympia.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Olympia, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Olympia via Minneapolis, Billings, Spokane, and Spokane Station in around 41h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Portland International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Olympia is 1995 miles. It takes approximately 31h 57m to drive from Milwaukee to Olympia.
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