There are 8 ways to get from Riverside to Olympia by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, line 574 bus, line 600 bus
best- Take the bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrakbus
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane ONT - SEA
- Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus
- Take the bus from SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G to Capitol Way at 11th Avebus
6h 36m$65–369Bus
- Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Olympiabus
28h 20m$185–340Train
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain Coast Starlight
36h 45m$364–820Drive 1,126.1 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Olympiacar 1,126.1 mi
19h$206–297Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane LAX - SEA
8h 10m$154–356Fly Ontario International Airport to Portland International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane ONT - PDX
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus
8h$156–438Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SNA - SEA
9h 23m$142–427Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane BUR - SEA
8h 45m$333–503
Riverside to Olympia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Olympia is to bus and fly and line 574 bus and line 600 bus which costs $60 - $370 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Olympia is to bus and fly and line 574 bus and line 600 bus which takes 6h 36m and costs $60 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Olympia. However, there are services departing from Riverside and arriving at Olympia via Bakersfield Train Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Olympia. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Tacoma via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 45m.
The distance between Riverside and Olympia is 1035 miles. The road distance is 1132.7 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Olympia without a car is to bus which takes 28h 20m and costs $180 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Riverside to Olympia, including transfers.
Riverside to Olympia bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside to Olympia train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Olympia is to bus which takes 28h 20m and costs $180 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $850 and takes 36h 45m.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Olympia, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Riverside to Olympia via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 28h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Capitol Way at 11th Ave via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Tacoma, 26th St E & D St E, and SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G in around 36h 45m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–440
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–410
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–410
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–410
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–470
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–470
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Riverside to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Olympia bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Riverside to Olympia train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Olympia is 1133 miles. It takes approximately 19h to drive from Riverside to Olympia.
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