What is the travel distance from Vancouver to Olympia?

The distance between the two cities is 153 miles (247 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Vancouver to Olympia?

The majority of buses traveling from Vancouver to Olympia start their journey at Pacific Central Station and wind up at Olympia Transit Center. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Vancouver to Olympia from $70 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Vancouver to Olympia on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:30am	Pacific Central Station	5h 52m	11:22am	Lacey - Centennial Station	CheapestFastest
		5:30am	Pacific Central Station	5h 52m	11:22am	Lacey - Centennial Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:40 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Vancouver to Olympia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Olympia. The journey takes about 6 hours 14 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

6h 14mAverage Duration

159 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $78	Average Duration8h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$42 - $98	Average Duration6h 14m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5594 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $74

Amtrak Vancouver Olympia recent customer reviews

I loved my time on the train. The only thing I would suggest is to make it easier to book the trip. I ended up with a trip that included part time on a bus, when I thought that my trip was all on the train.

Jacki M.

September 11, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Vancouver and Olympia?

Stops in Vancouver

A - Pacific Central Station

B - Vancouver International Airport

C - Holiday Inn Howe

D - Canada Place

E - Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

F - Coal Harbour

Stops in Olympia

A - Olympia Transit Center

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Vancouver, CA to Olympia by bus

What is the travel distance from Vancouver to Olympia?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Vancouver to Olympia?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$77

11/19

$77

Today

$79

11/21

$84

11/22

$75

11/23

$84

11/24

$77

11/25

No data

The cheapest trip from Vancouver, CA to Olympia was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $75

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

You can expect to pay from $75 to $255 for a bus ticket from Vancouver, CA to Olympia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $75 which is on 2025-11-22.