There are 5 ways to get from Stanwood to Olympia by bus, tram, train (Amtrak), 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, tram
best- Take the bus from 88th Ave NW & 270th St NW to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay A7bus 905
- Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Stadiumtram
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Olympiabus
4h 21m$16–24Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 88th Ave NW & 270th St NW to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay A7bus 905
- Take the bus from Aurora Village Transit Center - Bay 10 to 3rd Ave & Cherry Stbus
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave & James St to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus 594 / ...
5h 6m$10–13Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Stanwood Amtrak to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades
4h 24m$56–86Drive 113 mi
- Drive from Stanwood to Olympiacar 113 mi
2h 8m$21–30Train via Seattle
- Take the train from Stanwood Amtrak to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades
- Take the train from King Street Station to Lakewood Stationtrain S Line
4h 57m$35–54
Stanwood to Olympia by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stanwood to Olympia is to bus which costs $9 - $14 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Stanwood to Olympia is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Stanwood to Olympia. However, there are services departing from 88th Ave NW & 270th St NW and arriving at Capitol Way at 11th Ave via Lynnwood City Center Station Bay A3, Aurora Village Transit Center - Bay 10, 2nd Ave & James St and SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Stanwood to Olympia. However, there are services departing from Stanwood Amtrak and arriving at Tacoma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Stanwood and Olympia is 123 miles. The road distance is 113.7 miles.
The best way to get from Stanwood to Olympia without a car is to bus and tram which takes 4h 21m and costs $15 - $25.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Stanwood to Olympia, including transfers.
Stanwood to Olympia bus services, operated by Community Transit, depart from 88th Ave NW & 270th St NW station.
Stanwood to Olympia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stanwood Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Stanwood to Olympia is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $14 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Stanwood, WA, USA and Olympia, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Stanwood Amtrak to Tacoma once daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 88th Ave NW & 270th St NW to Capitol Way at 11th Ave via Lynnwood City Center Station Bay A3, Aurora Village Transit Center, Aurora Village Transit Center - Bay 10, 3rd Ave & Cherry St, 2nd Ave & James St, and SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G in around 5h 6m.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Lynnwood City Center to Stadium
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Train from King Street Station to Lakewood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Stanwood Amtrak to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Stanwood Amtrak to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 562-1375
- [email protected]
- Website
- communitytransit.org
Bus from 88th Ave NW & 270th St NW to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay A7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- communitytransit.org
Bus from 88th Ave NW & 270th St NW to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay A7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- communitytransit.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from Aurora Village Transit Center - Bay 10 to 3rd Ave & Cherry St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from 2nd Ave & James St to SR 512 P&R - Zone I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Stanwood to Olympia bus services, operated by Community Transit, arrive at Lynnwood City Center Station Bay A7.
Stanwood to Olympia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stanwood to Olympia is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Stanwood to Olympia.
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