Rome2Rio

How to get fromOlympia to Yelmby bus, taxi, or car

Find Transport to Yelm

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Olympia to Yelm by bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tumwater Square Cleveland Ave SE & Emerson St SE to Yelm Ave & 3rd Stbus bus 2
    1h

  2. Line 610 bus, line 90 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Capitol Way at 11th Ave to Lacey Transit Center - Bay Gbus bus 610
    2. Take the bus from Lacey Transit Center - Bay D to Yelm Ave at Edwards Stbus bus 90
    1h 10m
    $2–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Olympia to Yelmtaxi taxi 18.5 mi
    30 min
    $60–75

  4. Drive 18.5 mi

    1. Drive from Olympia to Yelmcar car 18.5 mi
    30 min
    $4–5

  5. Line 52 bus, line 90 bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson St at 11th Ave to Lacey Transit Center - Bay Lbus bus 52
    2. Take the bus from Lacey Transit Center - Bay D to Yelm Ave at 3rd Stbus bus 90
    1h 31m
    $2–6

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Olympia to Yelm.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 31.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Olympia, WA, USA and Yelm, WA, USA?

Thurston Rural Transit operates a bus from Tumwater Square Cleveland Ave SE & Emerson St SE to Yelm Ave & 3rd St 5 times a day, and the journey takes 1h.

Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which London airport should I choose?, South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan , and Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.