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

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Clara to Olympia by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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 46m
    $146–378

  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 49m
    $118–490

  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
    21h 31m
    $122–243

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    25h 22m
    $288–612

  5. Drive 776.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clara to Olympiacar car 776.1 mi
    13h 20m
    $142–205

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    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 26m
    $198–403

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara 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 32m
    $189–396

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    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 29m
    $254–565

Santa Clara to Olympia by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 754.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound to Olympia via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 21h 31m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Tacoma once daily. Tickets cost $280–600 and the journey takes 22h 40m.

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