What is the travel distance from Vancouver to Olympia?

The distance between Vancouver and Olympia is approximately 247 km (153 miles).

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

Buses departing from Pacific Central Station in Vancouver will take you to Olympia Transit Center in Olympia.

Bus Vancouver to Olympia from $101 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Vancouver to Olympia on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:20am	1150 Station St Bay #2, Ebus Vancouver Stop (Pacific Central Station)	10h 55m	6:15pm	Intercity Transit	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	8h 35m	5:50pm	Intercity Transit	No tags
Bus	9:15am	1150 Station St Bay #2, Ebus Vancouver Stop (Pacific Central Station)	8h 35m	5:50pm	Intercity Transit	No tags
Bus	9:15am	1150 Station St Bay #2, Ebus Vancouver Stop (Pacific Central Station)	8h 35m	5:50pm	Intercity Transit	No tags
Bus	9:15am	1150 Station St Bay #2, Ebus Vancouver Stop (Pacific Central Station)	9h	6:15pm	Intercity Transit	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Vancouver to Olympia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Olympia. The journey takes about 6 hours 14 minutes, and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

6h 14mAverage Duration

255 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$44 - $139	Average Duration8h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$72 - $141	Average Duration6h 14m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,591 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5591 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 $107

Amtrak Vancouver Olympia recent customer reviews

I loved my time on the train. The only thing I would suggest is to make it easier to book the trip. I ended up with a trip that included part time on a bus, when I thought that my trip was all on the train.

Jacki M.

September 11, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,356 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Vancouver and Olympia?

Stops in Vancouver

A - Pacific Central Station

B - Vancouver International Airport

C - Holiday Inn Howe

D - Canada Place

E - Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

F - Coal Harbour

Stops in Olympia

A - Olympia Transit Center

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vancouver, CA to Olympia by bus

What is the travel distance from Vancouver to Olympia?
The distance between Vancouver and Olympia is approximately 247 km (153 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Vancouver to Olympia?
Buses departing from Pacific Central Station in Vancouver will take you to Olympia Transit Center in Olympia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-15

$127

11-16

$133

Today

$111

11-18

$101

11-19

$101

11-20

$101

11-21

$122

11-22

$109

The cheapest trip from Vancouver, CA to Olympia was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $101

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

You can expect to pay from $101 to $368 for a bus ticket from Vancouver, CA to Olympia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $101 which is on 2025-11-18.