How to get from Renton to Olympia by bus and train?

From Renton to Olympia by bus and train

To get from Renton to Olympia in Olympia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the F LINE bus from Rainier Ave S & S 3rd Pl station to Tukwila Station ACS & S Longacres Way - Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the 94 bus from Amtrak Station station to Adams St at 4th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to bus station
Bus - F LINE
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Bus - 9494
Walk to Olympia
Leaves from Rainier Ave S & S 3rd Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rainier Ave S & S 3rd Pl
    ID 59891
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - F LINE
    Wait for bus
    F LINE
    Burien Southcenter
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tukwila Station ACS & S Longacres Way - Bay 1
    ID 59881
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tukwila Amtrak
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Portland
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amtrak Station
    ID 590
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    To Olympia Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams St at 4th Ave
    ID 770
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Olympia
    Walk to
    Olympia
    4th Avenue East
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Renton to Olympia by bus and train via F LINE, AMTRAK CASCADES and 64

To get from Renton to Olympia in Olympia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the F LINE bus from Rainier Ave S & S 3rd Pl station to Tukwila Station ACS & S Longacres Way - Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the 64 bus from Amtrak Station station to 8th Ave at Chestnut St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Walk to bus station
Bus - F LINE
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Bus - 6464
Walk to Olympia
Leaves from Rainier Ave S & S 3rd Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rainier Ave S & S 3rd Pl
    ID 59891
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - F LINE
    Wait for bus
    F LINE
    Burien Southcenter
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tukwila Station ACS & S Longacres Way - Bay 1
    ID 59881
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tukwila Amtrak
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Portland
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amtrak Station
    ID 590
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    To Olympia Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th Ave at Chestnut St
    ID 209
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Olympia
    Walk to
    Olympia
    4th Avenue East
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Renton to Olympia

The distance between Renton, Olympia and Olympia, Olympia is approximately 54.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Renton to Olympia by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Olympia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Renton

Renton is located at Renton, Olympia and the nearest public transit station is S 3rd St & Rainier Ave S.

Train stations close to Renton:

  • Tukwila Station
  • Tukwila Amtrak

Bus stations close to Renton:

  • S 3rd St & Rainier Ave S
  • SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S
  • SW Sunset Blvd & Hardie Ave SW

Public transit stations close to Olympia, Olympia

Olympia is located at 4th Avenue East, Olympia and the nearest public transit station is Adams St at State Ave.

Bus stations close to Olympia:

  • Adams St at State Ave
  • Adams St at 4th Ave
  • Olympia Transit Center

Related Routes

Alternative route from Renton to Olympia by bus and train via F LINE, AMTRAK CASCADES and 64

To get from Renton to Olympia in Olympia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the F LINE bus from Rainier Ave S & S 3rd Pl station to Tukwila Station ACS & S Longacres Way - Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the 64 bus from Amtrak Station station to 8th Ave at Chestnut St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Walk to bus station
Bus - F LINE
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Bus - 6464
Walk to Olympia
Leaves from Rainier Ave S & S 3rd Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rainier Ave S & S 3rd Pl
    ID 59891
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - F LINE
    Wait for bus
    F LINE
    Burien Southcenter
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tukwila Station ACS & S Longacres Way - Bay 1
    ID 59881
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tukwila Amtrak
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Portland
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amtrak Station
    ID 590
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    To Olympia Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th Ave at Chestnut St
    ID 209
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Olympia
    Walk to
    Olympia
    4th Avenue East
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Renton to Olympia?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line F LINE, Bus line AMTRAK CASCADES, Bus line 94.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Renton to Olympia?

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line F LINE, Bus line AMTRAK CASCADES, Bus line 64.

  • Is there a direct bus between Renton and Olympia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Renton to Olympia?

    The F LINE bus line goes from Rainier Ave S & S 3rd Pl station near Renton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Burien Southcenter station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Burien Southcenter station near Olympia in Olympia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Renton to Olympia by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Renton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Olympia in Olympia by bus and train is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Renton to get to Olympia?

    Get on the F LINE bus from the Rainier Ave S & S 3rd Pl stop near Renton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Renton and Olympia?

    Get off the bus at the Burien Southcenter stop, which is closest to Olympia in Olympia.