How far is Seattle from Olympia?

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

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

Most of the buses traveling from Seattle to Olympia leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Olympia Transit Center. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Seattle to Olympia from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Seattle to Olympia on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	2h	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	Cheapest
Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	1h 30m	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	Fastest
Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	2h 35m	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Olympia on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	2h	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	Cheapest
Bus	5:05pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	1h 20m	6:25pm	Intercity Transit	Fastest
Bus	4:40pm	Greyhound Station	1h 45m	6:25pm	Intercity Transit	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	1h 30m	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	2h 35m	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Olympia on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Greyhound Station	1h 45m	6:25pm	Intercity Transit	Cheapest
Bus	5:05pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	1h 20m	6:25pm	Intercity Transit	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	2h	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	1h 30m	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	2h 35m	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Olympia on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Greyhound Station	1h 45m	6:25pm	Intercity Transit	Cheapest
Bus	5:05pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	1h 20m	6:25pm	Intercity Transit	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	2h	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	1h 30m	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	2h 35m	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Olympia on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Greyhound Station	1h 45m	6:25pm	Intercity Transit	Cheapest
Bus	5:05pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	1h 20m	6:25pm	Intercity Transit	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	2h	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	1h 30m	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	2h 35m	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Olympia on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Greyhound Station	1h 45m	6:25pm	Intercity Transit	Cheapest
Bus	5:05pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	1h 20m	6:25pm	Intercity Transit	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	2h	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	1h 30m	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	2h 35m	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Olympia on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	2h	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	Cheapest
Bus	5:05pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	1h 20m	6:25pm	Intercity Transit	Fastest
Bus	4:40pm	Greyhound Station	1h 45m	6:25pm	Intercity Transit	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	1h 30m	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	2h 35m	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Seattle to Olympia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Olympia. The journey takes about 1 hour 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

1h 19mAverage Duration

48 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $50	Average Duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$17 - $51	Average Duration1h 19m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,311 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.

FlixBus Seattle Olympia recent customer reviews

Easy to sign up...easy to board. All very good service - buses exceptionally clean and new ++

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May 27, 2023

Amtrak

4/55,584 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 Seattle and Olympia?

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

Stops in Olympia

A - Olympia Transit Center

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Seattle to Olympia by bus

How far is Seattle from Olympia?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Seattle to Olympia?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$16

11/13

$15

Today

$16

11/15

$15

11/16

$17

11/17

$15

11/18

$14

11/19

$13

The cheapest trip from Seattle to Olympia was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $17 for a bus ticket from Seattle to Olympia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-19.