How far is Seattle from Olympia?

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

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Seattle to Olympia?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Station, in Seattle, and end it at Olympia Transit Center, in Olympia.

Bus Seattle to Olympia from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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	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 22
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 23
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 24
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 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:05pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	1h 20m	6:25pm	Intercity Transit	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	2h	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	No tags
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 26
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 a good way to reach Olympia. The journey takes about 1 hour 19 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

1h 19mAverage Duration

77 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $76	Average Duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $57	Average Duration1h 19m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,379 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11379 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $27

FlixBus Seattle Olympia recent customer reviews

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

Aletia A.

May 27, 2023

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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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 travelling from Seattle to Olympia by bus

How far is Seattle from Olympia?
The distance between Seattle and Olympia is around 77 km (48 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Seattle to Olympia?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Station, in Seattle, and end it at Olympia Transit Center, in Olympia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-17

$23

11-18

$22

Today

$21

11-20

$21

11-21

$26

11-22

$24

11-23

$31

11-24

$24

The cheapest trip from Seattle to Olympia was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $21

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 $21 to $40 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 $21 which is on 2025-11-20.