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

From Seattle to Olympia by bus and train

To get from Seattle to Olympia in Olympia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the C LINE bus from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St station to Alaskan Way S & S Jackson St 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 53 min.

173min
Bus - C LINE
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Bus - 9494
Walk to Olympia
Leaves from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Seattle
  • 2
    Bus - C LINE
    Wait for bus
    C LINE
    South Lake Union Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alaskan Way S & S Jackson St
    ID 1561
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Seattle
    590 yd • 8 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
    79 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

From Seattle to Olympia by bus

To get from Seattle to Olympia in Olympia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the C LINE bus from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St station to 3rd Ave & Seneca St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 594 bus and finally take the 620 bus from Sr512 Park & Ride station to Olympia Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

178min$4.75
Bus - C LINE
Bus - 594594
Bus - 620620
Walk to Olympia
Leaves from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Seattle
  • 2
    Bus - C LINE
    Wait for bus
    C LINE
    South Lake Union Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd Ave & Seneca St
    ID 558
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & Seneca St
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Lakewood / Tacoma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R
    ID 4480
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride
    ID 929
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 620620
    Wait for bus
    620
    To Olympia Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    ID 167
    47 min
  • 10
    Walk to Olympia
    Walk to
    Olympia
    4th Avenue East
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Seattle to Olympia

The distance between Seattle, Olympia and Olympia, Olympia is approximately 69.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seattle 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 Seattle

Seattle is located at Seattle, Olympia and the nearest public transit station is Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St.

Bus stations close to Seattle:

  • Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
  • SW Wildwood Pl & 46th Ave SW
  • SW Wildwood Pl & 45th 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 Legion Ave.

Bus stations close to Olympia:

  • Adams St at Legion Ave
  • Franklin St at Legion Ave
  • Adams St at 4th Ave

Related Routes

From Seattle to Olympia by bus

To get from Seattle to Olympia in Olympia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the C LINE bus from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St station to 3rd Ave & Seneca St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 594 bus and finally take the 620 bus from Sr512 Park & Ride station to Olympia Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

178min$4.75
Bus - C LINE
Bus - 594594
Bus - 620620
Walk to Olympia
Leaves from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Seattle
  • 2
    Bus - C LINE
    Wait for bus
    C LINE
    South Lake Union Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd Ave & Seneca St
    ID 558
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & Seneca St
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Lakewood / Tacoma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R
    ID 4480
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride
    ID 929
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 620620
    Wait for bus
    620
    To Olympia Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    ID 167
    47 min
  • 10
    Walk to Olympia
    Walk to
    Olympia
    4th Avenue East
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line C LINE, Bus line AMTRAK CASCADES, Bus line 94.

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

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line C LINE, Bus line 594, Bus line 620.

  • Is there a direct bus between Seattle and Olympia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Seattle to Olympia?

    The C LINE bus line goes from South Lake Union Downtown Seattle station near Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Alaskan Way S & S Jackson St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Alaskan Way S & S Jackson St station near Olympia in Olympia.

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

    The total travel time between Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Olympia in Olympia by bus and train is about 2 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the C LINE bus from the South Lake Union Downtown Seattle stop near Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Alaskan Way S & S Jackson St stop, which is closest to Olympia in Olympia.