What is the cheapest way to get from Olympia to Tri-Cities?

The cheapest way to get from Olympia to Tri-Cities is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Olympia to Tri-Cities?

The fastest way to get from Olympia to Tri-Cities is to bus and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $120 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Olympia and Tri-Cities?

No, there is no direct bus from Olympia to Tri-Cities. However, there are services departing from Olympia and arriving at Rd 68 at Wernett Rd via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, 1st Ave at Nixon St and 22nd Ave Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Olympia and Tri-Cities?

No, there is no direct train from Olympia to Tri-Cities station. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Pasco Amtrak Station via Vancouver Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

How far is it from Olympia to Tri-Cities?

The distance between Olympia and Tri-Cities is 226 miles. The road distance is 242.9 miles.

How do I travel from Olympia to Tri-Cities without a car?

The best way to get from Olympia to Tri-Cities without a car is to bus via Portland which takes 7h 41m and costs $50 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Olympia to Tri-Cities?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Olympia to Tri-Cities, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olympia to Tri-Cities bus from?

Olympia to Tri-Cities bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Olympia station.

Where do I catch the Olympia to Tri-Cities train from?

Olympia to Tri-Cities train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.

Train or bus from Olympia to Tri-Cities?

The best way to get from Olympia to Tri-Cities is to bus via Portland which takes 7h 41m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Olympia to Tri-Cities bus arrive?

Olympia to Tri-Cities bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.

Where does the Olympia to Tri-Cities train arrive?

Olympia to Tri-Cities train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver Station.

Can I drive from Olympia to Tri-Cities?

Yes, the driving distance between Olympia to Tri-Cities is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Olympia to Tri-Cities.

Where can I stay near Tri-Cities?

There are 63+ hotels available in Tri-Cities.

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There are 8 ways to get from Olympia to Tri-Cities by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle

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Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Tri-Cities Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane SEA - PSC
4h 2m
$127–363
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0550
8h 53m
$41–79
Bus via Portland
1. Take the bus from Olympia to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2120
2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2184
7h 41m
$52–88
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouver Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
2. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Pasco Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
10h 2m
$106–234
Drive 241.5 mi
1. Drive from Olympia to Tri-Citiescar 241.5 mi
4h 49m
$45–64
Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Tri-Cities Airport
1. Take the bus from Olympia to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane PDX - PSC
5h 39m
$299–353
Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Walla Walla Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW)plane SEA - ALW
3. Take the bus from Walla Walla Airport to Pasco Transit Center, WAbus
6h 26m
$176–335
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to SeaTac Stationbus 597
2. Take a shuttle bus from SeaTac Station to Yakima, WA - Airporter Officeshuttle
3. Take the bus from Yakima, WA - Airporter Office to Pasco Transit Center, WAbus
10h 10m
$75–132

Olympia to Tri-Cities by bus

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Distance: 224.7 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Olympia, WA, USA and Tri-Cities, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Olympia to Rd 68 at Wernett Rd via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Pasco Bus Stop, 1st Ave at Nixon St, and 22nd Ave Transit Center in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol Way at 11th Ave to Court St at Rd 64 via Lakewood Station - Bay 3, D St E & 25th St E, Tacoma, Vancouver Station, Pasco Amtrak Station, 1st Ave at Nixon St, and 22nd Ave Transit Center in around 10h 2m.

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