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How to get fromOlympia to San Diegoby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Olympia to San Diego by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    4h 55m
    $127–414

  2. Bus to Portland International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    6h 20m
    $100–336

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    31h 1m
    $186–360

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Tacomabus bus
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    40h
    $475–993

  5. Drive 1,195.6 mi

    1. Drive from Olympia to San Diegocar car 1,195.6 mi
    20h 9m
    $219–316

  6. Bus, shuttle to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Ebshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PAE - SAN
    7h 6m
    $189–849

Olympia to San Diego by bus and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,100.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Olympia, WA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Olympia to County Center/Little Italy Station via Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 31h 1m.

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