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

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SAN - SEA
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus bus
    5h 17m
    $130–398

  2. Fly to Portland International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SAN - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus bus
    6h 16m
    $104–332

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Olympiabus bus Greyhound US0500
    30h 57m
    $180–352

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    38h 19m
    $475–989

  5. Drive 1,195.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Olympiacar car 1,195.2 mi
    20h 9m
    $219–316

  6. Fly to Paine Field County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SAN - PAE
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus bus
    7h 52m
    $172–759

San Diego to Olympia by tram and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,104.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Olympia via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 30h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Capitol Way at 11th Ave via Los Angeles, Tacoma, 26th St E & D St E, and SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G in around 38h 19m.

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