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Next departures from Tacoma to Olympia on 6 October
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Tacoma to Olympia

Bus
Average priceUS$15 - US$35Average duration40m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$14 - US$151Average duration31m
4kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Tacoma to Olympia

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 US$14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day
31mAverage duration
US$14Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tacoma to Olympia: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$16
Average bus trip duration40m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure16:40
Distance27 miles
Latest bus departure17:45

Tacoma to Olympia Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Olympia from Tacoma, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Tacoma - Olympia

  1. What's the distance between Tacoma and Olympia by coach?

    The distance between Tacoma and Olympia by coach is approximately 27 miles (43 km).

  2. How can I get from Tacoma to Olympia without driving?

    You can travel to Olympia from Tacoma by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/10
US$19
04/10
US$23
Today
US$34
06/10
US$27
07/10
US$8
08/10
No data
09/10
US$9
10/10
US$10
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Tacoma to Olympia was searched and found on 7 Oct 2025 with a price of US$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 US$8 to US$34 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 US$8, which is on 2025-10-07.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Tacoma to Olympia.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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