Compare 2 ways to go from Olympia to San Francisco.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Olympia to San FranciscoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 21 hours 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $134, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Olympia to San Francisco: Trip Overview
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Based on 5096 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 $134.00
Olympia to San Francisco Train
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The cheapest trip from Olympia to San Francisco was searched and found on May 3, 2025 with a price of $150To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Olympia to San Francisco, as early as possible.
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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to San Francisco, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Olympia and San Francisco, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Olympia to San Francisco.
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 traveling more than 17,000 km.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
What's the cheapest way to go from Olympia to San Francisco?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Olympia and San Francisco is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $151 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $134. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Francisco, choose the train, as it will take you from Olympia to San Francisco in about 21h 56m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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