There are 5 ways to get from Olympia to Anacortes by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Mount Vernon Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0501
5h 29m$20–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tacoma to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
6h 10m$34–75Drive 138 mi
- Drive from Olympia to Anacortescar 138 mi
2h 38m$26–37Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from SR 512 P&R - Zone F to SeaTac Stationbus 597
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Anacortes - Cap Sante MarinaAnacortes Northbound
6h 4m$34–66Train via Seattle
- Take the train from Lakewood Station to King Street Stationtrain S Line
- Take the train from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
6h 41m$24–50
Olympia to Anacortes by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Olympia to Anacortes is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Olympia to Anacortes is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Olympia to Anacortes. However, there are services departing from Olympia and arriving at Q Ave. and 13th across from Safeway via Seattle Bus Station, Skagit Station Gate 5 and March's Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Olympia to Anacortes station. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Mount Vernon Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Olympia and Anacortes is 141 miles. The road distance is 138.8 miles.
The best way to get from Olympia to Anacortes without a car is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Olympia to Anacortes, including transfers.
Olympia to Anacortes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Olympia station.
Olympia to Anacortes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Olympia to Anacortes is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $20 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Olympia, WA, USA and Anacortes, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Olympia to Q Ave. and 13th across from Safeway via Seattle Bus Station, Mount Vernon Bus Stop, Skagit Station Gate 5, and March's Point in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $28–65 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Olympia to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Mount Vernon Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Olympia to Anacortes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Olympia to Anacortes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mount Vernon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Olympia to Anacortes is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Olympia to Anacortes.
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