What's the distance between Olympia and Tacoma by coach?

The distance between Olympia and Tacoma by coach is approximately 27 miles (43 km).

How can I get from Olympia to Tacoma without driving?

You can travel to Tacoma from Olympia by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Olympia to Tacoma from £6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Olympia to Tacoma on 13 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	09:00	Intercity Transit	40m	09:40	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:40	Intercity Transit	40m	12:20	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures from Olympia to Tacoma on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	09:00	Intercity Transit	40m	09:40	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:40	Intercity Transit	40m	12:20	Tacoma	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 19:55 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Olympia to Tacoma

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Tacoma. The journey takes about 38 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

38mAverage duration

25 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£11 - £31	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £25	Average duration38m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,287 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11287 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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £11

FlixBus Olympia Tacoma recent customer reviews

The bus was over 20 minutes late, the driver was cranky and did not have passengers adhere to sitting in assigned seats. I had to ask someone to move out of my seat.

Lynda B.

7 August 2023

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Olympia to Tacoma

What's the distance between Olympia and Tacoma by coach?
The distance between Olympia and Tacoma by coach is approximately 27 miles (43 km).
How can I get from Olympia to Tacoma without driving?
You can travel to Tacoma from Olympia by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/11

£8

10/11

£8

Today

£8

12/11

£8

13/11

£7

14/11

£7

15/11

£7

16/11

£7

The cheapest trip from Olympia to Tacoma was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 with a price of £7

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

You can expect to pay from £7 to £18 for a bus ticket from Olympia to Tacoma based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £7, which is on 2025-11-15.