What is the cheapest way to get from Olympia to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Olympia to Des Moines is to line 600 bus and train and line 165 bus which costs $7 - $9 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Olympia to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Olympia to Des Moines is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Olympia and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Olympia to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Olympia and arriving at S 216th St & Wesley Terrace Entrance via S 176th St & 30th Ave S - Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Olympia to Des Moines?

The distance between Olympia and Des Moines is 55 miles. The road distance is 46.6 miles.

How do I travel from Olympia to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Olympia to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 1h 51m and costs $10 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Olympia to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Olympia to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olympia to Des Moines bus from?

Olympia to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Olympia station.

Where does the Olympia to Des Moines bus arrive?

Olympia to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.

Can I drive from Olympia to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Olympia to Des Moines is 47 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Olympia to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 1050+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Olympia to Des Moines - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Olympia to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus Greyhound US0500
1h 51m
$10–17
Line 600 bus, train, line 165 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Capitol Way at 11th Ave to Lakewood Station Bay 5bus 600 / ...
2. Take the train from Lakewood Station to Kent Sounder Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Kent Sounder Station - Bay 9 to Marine View Dr S & S 223rd Stbus 165
3h 8m
$7–9
Drive 46.4 mi
1. Drive from Olympia to Des Moinescar 46.4 mi
55 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Olympia to Des Moinestaxi 46.4 mi
55 min
$150–190
Line 600 bus, line 574 bus
1. Take the bus from Capitol Way at 11th Ave to SR512 Park & Ride - Zone Gbus 600 / ...
2. Take the bus from SR 512 P&R - Zone F to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4bus 574
2h 6m
$10–12

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Distance: 54.3 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Olympia, WA, USA and Des Moines, WA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport twice daily. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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