Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Olympia.
Busbud recommends taking the train from San Jose to OlympiaAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Olympia. The journey takes about 22 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just $153, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Jose to Olympia: Trip Overview
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Based on 5116 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 $153.00
San Jose to Olympia Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Jose to Olympia was searched and found on May 15, 2025 with a price of $100To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Jose to Olympia, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $100 to $476 for a train ticket from San Jose to Olympia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $100 which is on 2025-05-15.
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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Olympia, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Jose and Olympia, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from San Jose to Olympia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose to Olympia?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between San Jose 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 $165 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $153. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Olympia, choose the train, as it will take you from San Jose to Olympia in about 22h 1m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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