How much is the train ticket from Olympia to Albany?

The cheapest train tickets from Olympia to Albany start from R 593. The average price for this train route is around R 933. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

Which train operators serve the Olympia to Albany route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Olympia to Albany?

The earliest train from Olympia to Albany departs at 08:33. And the latest train departs at 15:41.

Train Olympia to Albany from R 553 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Olympia to Albany on 25 March
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:01	Lacey - Centennial Station	4h 19m	23:20	Albany, OR	Cheapest
15:41	Lacey - Centennial Station	4h 9m	19:50	Albany, OR	Fastest
15:41	Lacey - Centennial Station	4h 9m	19:50	Albany, OR	No tags
19:01	Lacey - Centennial Station	4h 19m	23:20	Albany, OR	No tags

Next departures from Olympia to Albany on 27 March
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:33	Lacey - Centennial Station	1d 3h	12:10	Albany, OR	Cheapest
15:41	Lacey - Centennial Station	4h 9m	19:50	Albany, OR	Fastest
08:33	Lacey - Centennial Station	4h 22m	12:55	Albany, OR	No tags
08:33	Lacey - Centennial Station	4h 22m	12:55	Albany, OR	No tags
11:24	Lacey - Centennial Station	4h 47m	16:11	Albany, OR	No tags

Next departures from Olympia to Albany on 28 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:24	Lacey - Centennial Station	4h 47m	16:11	Albany, OR	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 12:35 AM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Olympia to Albany

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 4 hours 47 minutes and with fares starting at just R 593, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

4h 47mAverage duration

264 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 362 - R 1 362	Average duration4h 11m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 593 - R 8 655	Average duration4h 47m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 776 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5776 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 593

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Olympia to Albany, OR by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Olympia to Albany?
The cheapest train tickets from Olympia to Albany start from R 593. The average price for this train route is around R 933. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
Which train operators serve the Olympia to Albany route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Olympia to Albany?
The earliest train from Olympia to Albany departs at 08:33. And the latest train departs at 15:41.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

23/03

R 726

24/03

R 553

Today

R 726

26/03

No data

27/03

R 1 140

28/03

R 5 233

29/03

No data

30/03

No data

The cheapest trip from Olympia to Albany, OR was searched and found on 24 Mar 2026 with a price of R 553

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

You can expect to pay from R 553 to R 8 342 for a train ticket from Olympia to Albany, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 140, which is on 2026-03-27.

What's the cheapest way to go from Olympia to Albany, OR?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time4h 11m	Avg priceR 1 362	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 47m	Avg priceR 933	Daily departures3

The best way to travel between Olympia and Albany, OR is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 933 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 593. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Albany, OR, choose the train, as it will take you from Olympia to Albany, OR in about 4h 11m – that's the fastest way to get there!