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

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

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  1. Fly Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, line 574 bus, line 600 bus

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    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    2. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G to Capitol Way at 11th Avebus bus
    5h 31m
    $192–385

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Olympiabus bus Greyhound US0500
    18h 30m
    $135–212

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    22h 43m
    $485–743

  4. Drive  741.3 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Olympiacar car 741.3 mi
    12h 41m
    $136–196

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, line 574 bus, line 600 bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    2. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G to Capitol Way at 11th Avebus bus
    5h 59m
    $188–392

  6. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    6h 46m
    $147–391

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus bus
    6h 55m
    $275–419

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Portland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus bus
    7h 23m
    $181–396

Oakland to Olympia by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 731.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Oakland to Olympia via Sacramento Bus Station in around 18h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Tacoma once daily. Tickets cost $480–750 and the journey takes 21h 17m.

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