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How to get fromMonterey to Olympiaby plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to Olympia by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MRY - SEA
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Olympiabus bus
    5h 57m
    $330–417

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Olympiabus bus
    24h 41m
    $145–274

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    27h 44m
    $276–609

  4. Drive 845.2 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Olympiacar car 845.2 mi
    14h 30m
    $155–223

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Olympiabus bus
    7h 25m
    $187–441

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Olympiabus bus
    8h 18m
    $216–452

  7. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Olympiabus bus
    8h 50m
    $277–454

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    3. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus bus
    8h 26m
    $163–545

Monterey to Olympia by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 805.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Olympia, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Olympia via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, Lake Merritt, West Oakland, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 24h 41m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Tacoma once daily. Tickets cost $270–600 and the journey takes 24h 25m.

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