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How to get fromSan Jose to Olympiaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to Olympia by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus bus
    5h 38m
    $236–368

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Portland International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus bus
    6h 41m
    $124–590

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Olympiabus bus
    19h
    $129–258

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    24h 16m
    $301–600

  5. Drive 775.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Olympiacar car 775.7 mi
    13h 18m
    $142–205

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    3. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus bus
    6h 20m
    $283–378

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    3. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus bus
    6h 38m
    $190–396

  8. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    3. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus bus
    7h 23m
    $270–550

San Jose to Olympia by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration19hAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 751.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Olympia via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station in around 19h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Tacoma once daily. Tickets cost $290–600 and the journey takes 22h 40m.

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