How far is Tacoma from Olympia?

The distance covered from Tacoma to Olympia is 43 km (27 miles).

Bus Tacoma to Olympia from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tacoma to Olympia on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:45pm	Tacoma	40m	6:25pm	Intercity Transit	Cheapest
	Bus	4:40pm	Tacoma	40m	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	Fastest

Next departures for Tacoma to Olympia on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:45pm	Tacoma	40m	6:25pm	Intercity Transit	Cheapest
	Bus	4:40pm	Tacoma	40m	5:20pm	Intercity Transit	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:16 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Tacoma 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 31 minutes, and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

31mAverage Duration

40 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $50	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $64	Average Duration31m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,405 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,599 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tacoma to Olympia by bus

How far is Tacoma from Olympia?
The distance covered from Tacoma to Olympia is 43 km (27 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-20

$13

11-21

$14

Today

$13

11-23

$16

11-24

$13

11-25

No data

11-26

No data

11-27

No data

The cheapest trip from Tacoma to Olympia was searched and found on Nov 20, 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 Tacoma to Olympia, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $19 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 $13 which is on 2025-11-24.