What is the cheapest way to get from Olympia to Victoria?

The cheapest way to get from Olympia to Victoria is to bus and ferry which costs $180 - $320 and takes 6h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Olympia to Victoria?

The fastest way to get from Olympia to Victoria is to bus and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $260 - $750.

Is there a direct train between Olympia and Victoria?

No, there is no direct train from Olympia station to Victoria. However, there are services departing from Lakewood Station and arriving at Victoria Harbour via Seattle, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 and Vancouver Harbour. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Olympia to Victoria?

The distance between Olympia and Victoria is 244 km.

How do I travel from Olympia to Victoria without a car?

The best way to get from Olympia to Victoria without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 23m and costs $180 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Olympia to Victoria?

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Olympia to Victoria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olympia to Victoria train from?

Olympia to Victoria train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Lakewood Station.

Where does the Olympia to Victoria train arrive?

Olympia to Victoria train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at King Street Station.

Where can I stay near Victoria?

There are 280+ hotels available in Victoria.

Olympia to Victoria - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Olympia to Victoria by bus, ferry, train, train (Amtrak), or plane

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Bus, ferry
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1. Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave & Pine Stbus 594 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry Seattle
6h 23m
$182–314
Bus, train
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 Vancouverbus
3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain 18
9h 9m
Train
1. Take the train from Lakewood Station to King Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain 18
9h 37m
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane SEA - YYJ
4h 41m
$263–720

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) flights

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1h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 243.6 km
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Olympia, WA, USA and Victoria, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Capitol Way at 11th Ave to Victoria Harbour via Lakewood Station Bay 5, Lakewood Station, King Street Station, Seattle, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Harbour in around 9h 37m.

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