There are 5 ways to get from Olympia to Lynden by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Olympia to Tacomabus FlixBus 2120 / ...
- Take the train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
5h 25m$135–202Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0501
6h 50m$22–36Drive 161.1 mi
- Drive from Olympia to Lyndencar 161.1 mi
3h 8m$27–39Bus, fly, shuttle
- Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane SEA - YVR
- Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver Downtown to Abbotsford Airport
5h 22m$197–597Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
7h 31m$77–132
Olympia to Lynden by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Olympia to Lynden is to bus which costs $22 - $40 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Olympia to Lynden is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Olympia to Lynden. However, there are services departing from Capitol Way at 11th Ave and arriving at Grover St at 4th St via Lakewood Station - Bay 3, Seattle Bus Station, Fairhaven Transportation Center, Bellingham Station and Cordata Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Olympia to Lynden station. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Bellingham Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Olympia and Lynden is 181 miles. The road distance is 162.1 miles.
The best way to get from Olympia to Lynden without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 25m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Olympia to Lynden, including transfers.
Olympia to Lynden bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Lakewood Station - Bay 3.
Olympia to Lynden train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Olympia to Lynden is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $22 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Olympia, WA, USA and Lynden, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Capitol Way at 11th Ave to Grover St at 4th St via Lakewood Station - Bay 3, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle Bus Station, Bellingham Bus Stop, Fairhaven Transportation Center, Bellingham Station, and Cordata Station in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 3h 17m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–480
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Olympia to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 604 229 1232
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reliable Bus
Shuttle from Vancouver Downtown to Abbotsford Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- Reliable Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Olympia to Lynden bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St station.
Olympia to Lynden train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bellingham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Olympia to Lynden is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Olympia to Lynden.
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