How far is Olympia from Portland?

The distance separating Olympia and Portland is 106 miles (170 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Olympia to Portland?

Most of the buses traveling from Olympia to Portland leave from Olympia Transit Center and arrive at Portland Union Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Portland?

Once in Portland, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Food Cart Pods, The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium, Japanese Garden, Breweries and Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.

Bus Olympia to Portland from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Olympia to Portland on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:30pm	Intercity Transit	1h 55m	8:25pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	5:25pm	Intercity Transit	1h 55m	7:20pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest

Next departures for Olympia to Portland on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:30pm	Intercity Transit	1h 55m	8:25pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	5:25pm	Intercity Transit	1h 55m	7:20pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest

Next departures for Olympia to Portland on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:30pm	Intercity Transit	1h 55m	8:25pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	5:25pm	Intercity Transit	1h 55m	7:20pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest

Next departures for Olympia to Portland on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:30pm	Intercity Transit	1h 55m	8:25pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	5:25pm	Intercity Transit	1h 55m	7:20pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest

Next departures for Olympia to Portland on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:30pm	Intercity Transit	1h 55m	8:25pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	5:25pm	Intercity Transit	1h 55m	7:20pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest

Next departures for Olympia to Portland on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:30pm	Intercity Transit	1h 55m	8:25pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	5:25pm	Intercity Transit	1h 55m	7:20pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest

Next departures for Olympia to Portland on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:30pm	Intercity Transit	1h 55m	8:25pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	5:25pm	Intercity Transit	1h 55m	7:20pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:19 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Olympia to Portland

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 2 hours 4 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

2h 4mAverage Duration

101 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $56	Average Duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$24 - $243	Average Duration2h 4m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,346 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,590 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Olympia and Portland?

Stops in Olympia

A - Olympia Transit Center

Stops in Portland

A - Portland Union Station

B - Portland Airport

C - NW Everett & NW 8th Ave

D - Lloyd Center

E - Pearl District

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Olympia to Portland, OR by bus

How far is Olympia from Portland?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Olympia to Portland?
What are the best sights and things to do in Portland?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

$30

11/15

$31

Today

$32

11/17

$30

11/18

$28

11/19

$28

11/20

$28

11/21

$32

The cheapest trip from Olympia to Portland, OR was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $43 for a bus ticket from Olympia to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-18.