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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Olympia
    Departure location: Lacey - Centennial Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Tacoma
    Destination location: Tacoma Dome Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Olympia
    Departure location: Lacey - Centennial Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Tacoma
    Destination location: Tacoma Dome Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Olympia
    Departure location: Lacey - Centennial Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Tacoma
    Destination location: Tacoma Dome Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Olympia
    Departure location: Lacey - Centennial Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Tacoma
    Destination location: Tacoma Dome Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Olympia
    Departure location: Lacey - Centennial Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Tacoma
    Destination location: Tacoma Dome Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Olympia to Tacoma.

Bus
Average Price$14 - $36Average Duration40m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$14 - $184Average Duration38m
4kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Olympia to Tacoma

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Tacoma. The journey takes about 38 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day
38mAverage Duration
$14Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Olympia to Tacoma: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$17
Average train trip duration38m
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure8:40am
Distance25 miles (39 km)
Latest train departure9:20pm

Olympia to Tacoma Train

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

Best price found
04/28
$12
04/29
$12
Today
$12
05/01
$12
05/02
$12
05/03
$12
05/04
$12
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Olympia to Tacoma was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $194 for a train ticket from Olympia to Tacoma based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-05-01.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Olympia and Tacoma is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Tacoma.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Tacoma, 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 Olympia and Tacoma 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.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Olympia to Tacoma.

Did you know?

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 traveling 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.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Olympia and Tacoma is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $17 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $14. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Tacoma, choose the train, as it will take you from Olympia to Tacoma in about 38m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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