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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Old Town San Diego | Lacey - Centennial Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | Lacey - Centennial Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Lacey - Centennial Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Lacey - Centennial Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Lacey - Centennial Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Olympia
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Olympia. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 49 minutes and with fares starting at just R 3 101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5644 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 3 101
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Olympia by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Olympia?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Olympia start from R 3 101. The average price for this train route is around R 3 763. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Olympia?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Olympia is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1658 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Olympia route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Olympia?
The earliest train from San Diego to Olympia departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 06:10.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Olympia was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 235To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Olympia as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 3 235 to R 17 903 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Olympia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 235, which is on 2025-12-15.
What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Olympia?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between San Diego, CA, US 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 R 3 763 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 3 101. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Olympia, choose the train, as it will take you from San Diego, CA, US to Olympia in about 1d 11h – that's the fastest way to get there!
