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Train Portland to Olympia: Trip Overview

Train Portland to Olympia: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$30
Average train trip duration1h 53m
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure6:45 AM
Distance163 km
Latest train departure7:25 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change
Train companies

Train companies

Amtrak Portland Olympia recent customer reviews

Excellent service, courteous staff, helped me store my luggage and also take it down the stairs to the platform when I got off.

Joanne B.September 8, 2023

the train was very dirty,noisey and rough rideing and as usual the PA system was not understandable on the train or at the depot

Larry Z.August 5, 2023
US train company: Brightline

Portland to Olympia Trains

Information about this train trip

Daily Trains6
Earliest and Latest Train Departures6:45AM - 7:25PM
Minimum PriceUS$24
Average Ticket PriceUS$30
Minimum Trip Duration1h53m
Average Train Trip Duration1h53m
Distance163 km
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Portland - Olympia

The average train ticket price from Portland to Olympia is US$30. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Portland to Olympia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Portland and Olympia is around 1h 53m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 53m. This is the time it takes to travel the 170 km that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Portland to Olympia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Portland to Olympia by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Portland to Olympia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Olympia, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Portland and Olympia compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Portland to Olympia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Will you be returning to Portland by train?

Train from Olympia to Portland

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