What is the travel distance from Olympia to Seattle?

The distance between Olympia and Seattle is around 77 km (48 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Olympia to Seattle?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Olympia Transit Center, in Olympia, and end it at Greyhound Station, in Seattle.

Bus Olympia to Seattle from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Olympia to Seattle on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Intercity Transit	1h 50m	10:50am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Intercity Transit	1h 15m	10:15am	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	Fastest
Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	1h 40m	1:20pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	1h 20m	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	2h 10m	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Olympia to Seattle on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Intercity Transit	1h 50m	10:50am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Intercity Transit	1h 15m	10:15am	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	Fastest
Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	1h 40m	1:20pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	1h 20m	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	2h 10m	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Olympia to Seattle on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Intercity Transit	1h 50m	10:50am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Intercity Transit	1h 15m	10:15am	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	Fastest
Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	1h 40m	1:20pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	1h 20m	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	2h 10m	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Olympia to Seattle on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Intercity Transit	1h 50m	10:50am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Intercity Transit	1h 15m	10:15am	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	Fastest
Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	1h 40m	1:20pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	1h 20m	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	2h 10m	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Olympia to Seattle on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Intercity Transit	1h 50m	10:50am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Intercity Transit	1h 15m	10:15am	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	Fastest
Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	1h 40m	1:20pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	1h 20m	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	2h 10m	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Olympia to Seattle on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Intercity Transit	1h 50m	10:50am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Intercity Transit	1h 15m	10:15am	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	Fastest
Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	1h 40m	1:20pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	1h 20m	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	2h 10m	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Olympia to Seattle on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Intercity Transit	1h 50m	10:50am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Intercity Transit	1h 15m	10:15am	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	Fastest
Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	1h 40m	1:20pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	1h 20m	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	2h 10m	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Olympia to Seattle

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

77 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $76	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $74	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11319 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $27

FlixBus Olympia Seattle recent customer reviews

The bus was late for more than two hours but the App shows only late for 95 minutes.

Jun F.

August 12, 2025

Bus was a half hour late, so I had to get other transportation to the airport. They only give refunds for delays over two hours.

Katharine M.

August 19, 2023

Everything was perfect.

Bobbi N.

August 18, 2025

Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5585 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $25

Amtrak Olympia Seattle recent customer reviews

Comfortable and easy to navigate

Laura W.

September 30, 2024

Everything was good

Karen B.

September 19, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Olympia and Seattle?

Stops in Olympia

A - Olympia Transit Center

Stops in Seattle

A - Greyhound Station

B - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

C - Washington State Convention Center

D - Pier 91

E - Pier 66

F - International District

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Olympia to Seattle by bus

What is the travel distance from Olympia to Seattle?
The distance between Olympia and Seattle is around 77 km (48 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Olympia to Seattle?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Olympia Transit Center, in Olympia, and end it at Greyhound Station, in Seattle.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-13

$23

11-14

$23

Today

$57

11-16

$25

11-17

$23

11-18

$20

11-19

$20

11-20

$21

The cheapest trip from Olympia to Seattle was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Olympia to Seattle, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $57 for a bus ticket from Olympia to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-18.