How far is Tacoma from Olympia?

About 27 miles (43 km) separate Tacoma and Olympia.

Bus Tacoma to Olympia from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Tacoma to Olympia on November 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20pm	Tacoma	40m	6:00pm	Intercity Transit	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Tacoma	40m	5:50pm	Intercity Transit	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Tacoma	40m	6:15pm	Intercity Transit	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Tacoma	40m	5:50pm	Intercity Transit	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Tacoma	40m	6:15pm	Intercity Transit	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Tacoma 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 31 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

31mAverage Duration

25 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $42	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $44	Average Duration31m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,277 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

4/55,576 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tacoma to Olympia by bus

How far is Tacoma from Olympia?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/08

$9

11/09

$10

Today

$9

11/11

$8

11/12

$8

11/13

No data

11/14

No data

11/15

$8

The cheapest trip from Tacoma to Olympia was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay from $8 to $23 for a bus ticket from Tacoma to Olympia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-12.