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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Olympiaby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Olympia by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SBA - SEA
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Olympiabus bus
    6h 45m
    $158–446

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SBA - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus bus
    7h 51m
    $68–305

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop 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
    26h 40m
    $152–287

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    31h 43m
    $333–728

  5. Drive 1,049.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Olympiacar car 1,049.3 mi
    18h 15m
    $192–277

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LAX - SEA
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Olympiabus bus
    10h 3m
    $172–408

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BUR - SEA
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Olympiabus bus
    9h 41m
    $346–542

Santa Barbara to Olympia by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration26h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 968.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Olympia, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Olympia via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station in around 26h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Tacoma once daily. Tickets cost $320–750 and the journey takes 30h 17m.

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