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How to get fromSan Francisco to Olympiaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Olympia by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus bus
    5h 58m
    $164–388

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Olympiabus bus Greyhound US0500
    18h 45m
    $114–236

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    24h 22m
    $287–610

  4. Drive 747.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Olympiacar car 747.3 mi
    12h 48m
    $137–197

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus bus
    5h 59m
    $230–384

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    3. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus bus
    7h 8m
    $156–390

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus bus
    7h 2m
    $246–546

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Portland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus bus
    7h 2m
    $130–400

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Paine Field County Airport, bus, line 600 bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SFO - PAE
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G to Capitol Way at 11th Avebus bus
    8h 22m
    $195–423

San Francisco to Olympia by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 746.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Olympia via Sacramento Bus Station in around 18h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Tacoma once daily. Tickets cost $280–600 and the journey takes 21h 17m.

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