How much is the train ticket from Seattle to Olympia?

The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to Olympia start at $25. The average price for this train route is around $25. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Seattle to Olympia?

The average train trip from Seattle to Olympia takes 1h 19m and covers 77 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 19m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Seattle to Olympia route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 6 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Seattle to Olympia?

The earliest train from Seattle to Olympia departs at 7:10am. The latest train departs at 7:50pm.

Train Seattle to Olympia from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Seattle to Olympia on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 21m	8:31am	Lacey - Centennial Station	Cheapest
Train	8:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 19m	10:14am	Lacey - Centennial Station	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 21m	8:31am	Lacey - Centennial Station	No tags
Train	8:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 19m	10:14am	Lacey - Centennial Station	No tags
Train	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 27m	11:22am	Lacey - Centennial Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Olympia on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 21m	8:31am	Lacey - Centennial Station	Cheapest
Train	8:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 19m	10:14am	Lacey - Centennial Station	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 21m	8:31am	Lacey - Centennial Station	No tags
Train	8:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 19m	10:14am	Lacey - Centennial Station	No tags
Train	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 27m	11:22am	Lacey - Centennial Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Olympia on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 21m	8:31am	Lacey - Centennial Station	Cheapest
Train	8:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 19m	10:14am	Lacey - Centennial Station	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 21m	8:31am	Lacey - Centennial Station	No tags
Train	8:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 19m	10:14am	Lacey - Centennial Station	No tags
Train	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 27m	11:22am	Lacey - Centennial Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Olympia on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:50pm	Seattle King Street Station	1h 19m	9:09pm	Lacey - Centennial Station	Cheapest
Train	8:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 19m	10:14am	Lacey - Centennial Station	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 21m	8:31am	Lacey - Centennial Station	No tags
Train	7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 21m	8:31am	Lacey - Centennial Station	No tags
Train	8:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 19m	10:14am	Lacey - Centennial Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Olympia on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 21m	8:31am	Lacey - Centennial Station	Cheapest
Train	8:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 19m	10:14am	Lacey - Centennial Station	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 21m	8:31am	Lacey - Centennial Station	No tags
Train	8:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 19m	10:14am	Lacey - Centennial Station	No tags
Train	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 27m	11:22am	Lacey - Centennial Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Olympia on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 21m	8:31am	Lacey - Centennial Station	Cheapest
Train	8:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 19m	10:14am	Lacey - Centennial Station	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 21m	8:31am	Lacey - Centennial Station	No tags
Train	8:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 19m	10:14am	Lacey - Centennial Station	No tags
Train	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 27m	11:22am	Lacey - Centennial Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Olympia on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 21m	8:31am	Lacey - Centennial Station	Cheapest
Train	8:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 19m	10:14am	Lacey - Centennial Station	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 21m	8:31am	Lacey - Centennial Station	No tags
Train	8:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 19m	10:14am	Lacey - Centennial Station	No tags
Train	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1h 27m	11:22am	Lacey - Centennial Station	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$26 - $74	Average Duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $56	Average Duration1h 19m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,636 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5636 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $25

Amtrak Seattle Olympia recent customer reviews

On time

Kiyomi S.

December 3, 2023

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Seattle to Olympia by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Seattle to Olympia?
The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to Olympia start at $25. The average price for this train route is around $25. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Seattle to Olympia?
The average train trip from Seattle to Olympia takes 1h 19m and covers 77 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 19m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Seattle to Olympia route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Seattle to Olympia?
The earliest train from Seattle to Olympia departs at 7:10am. The latest train departs at 7:50pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12-09

$22

12-10

$22

Today

$32

12-12

$29

12-13

$29

12-14

$22

12-15

$22

12-16

$22

The cheapest trip from Seattle to Olympia was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $349 for a train ticket from Seattle to Olympia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-12-14.

What's the cheapest way to go from Seattle to Olympia?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time1h 45m	Avg Price$30	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1h 19m	Avg Price$25	Daily Departures6

The best way to travel between Seattle and Olympia is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $25 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $25. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Olympia, choose the train, as it will take you from Seattle to Olympia in about 1h 19m —that's the fastest way to get there!