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How to get fromOlympia to Bellinghamby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Olympia to Bellingham by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus bus 594
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0501
    4h 40m
    $17–32

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    5h 25m
    $44–96

  3. Drive 149.4 mi

    1. Drive from Olympia to Bellinghamcar car 149.4 mi
    2h 46m
    $28–40

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane SEA - BLI
    4h 27m
    $269–505

  5. Bus via Lakewood

    1. Take the bus from SR 512 P&R - Zone J to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus bus 594
    2. Take the bus from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 23m
    $34–51

  6. Train via Seattle

    1. Take the train from Lakewood Station to King Street Stationtrain train S Line
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    5h 49m
    $34–71

Olympia to Bellingham by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Olympia, WA, USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Capitol Way at 11th Ave to Bellingham Bus Stop via Lakewood Station - Bay 3, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, and Seattle Bus Station in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 17m.

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