There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Olympia by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Olympiabus FlixBus 2120
1h 45m$9–19Train, line 600 bus
cheapest- Take the train from King Street Station to Lakewood Stationtrain S Line
- Take the bus from Lakewood Station to Capitol Way at 11th Avebus 600 / ...
2h 14m$4–6Drive 60.9 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Olympiacar 60.9 mi
1h 9m$12–17Bus, line 600 bus
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G to Capitol Way at 11th Avebus 600 / ...
2h 9m$4–6
Seattle to Olympia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Olympia is to train and line 600 bus which costs $4 - $6 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Olympia is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $11 - $17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seattle Bus Station station and arriving at Olympia. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Seattle and Olympia is 63 miles. The road distance is 61.3 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Olympia without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $9 - $19.
The bus from Seattle Bus Station to Olympia takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Seattle to Olympia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Olympia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Olympia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Olympia is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Seattle to Olympia.
Book your Seattle to Olympia bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Olympia, WA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Olympia once daily. Tickets cost $9–16 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Train from King Street Station to Lakewood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 360-786-1881
- Website
- intercitytransit.com
Bus from Lakewood Station to Capitol Way at 11th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.intercitytransit.com/
Bus from SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G to Capitol Way at 11th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.intercitytransit.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to SR 512 P&R - Zone I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
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