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How to get fromOlympia to Mount Vernonby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Olympia to Mount Vernon by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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 Mount Vernon Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0501
    4h 35m
    $13–24

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    4h 53m
    $34–76

  3. Drive 122.2 mi

    1. Drive from Olympia to Mount Vernoncar car 122.2 mi
    2h 16m
    $23–33

  4. 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 Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 38m
    $24–36

  5. Train via Seattle

    1. Take the train from Lakewood Station to King Street Stationtrain train S Line
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    5h 17m
    $26–56

Olympia to Mount Vernon by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Olympia, WA, USA and Mount Vernon, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Capitol Way at 11th Ave to Mount Vernon Bus Stop via Lakewood Station - Bay 3, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, and Seattle Bus Station in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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