How to get from Northgate Station to Olympia by bus and light rail?

Northgate Station to Olympia - Light Rail Schedule

The 1 LINE light rail from Northgate Station to Olympia runs from 12:17 AM to 12:01 AM, with departures every 10 min-4 hr 25 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 57 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Northgate Station to Olympia by bus and light rail

To get from Northgate Station to Olympia in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 1 LINE light rail from Northgate Station station to Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 594 bus and finally take the 600 bus from Sr512 Park & Ride - Zone G station to Capitol Way at 7th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $5.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Northgate Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Olympia on the Moovit app.

177min$5.00
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 594594
Bus - 600600
Walk to Olympia
Leaves from Northgate Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Northgate Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Federal Way Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & James St
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Lakewood Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R - Zone I
    ID 4480
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride - Zone G
    ID 929
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Olympia Transit Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capitol Way at 7th Ave
    ID 58
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Olympia
    Walk to
    Olympia
    2.09 mi • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Northgate Station to Olympia

The distance between Northgate Station, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Olympia, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 76.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northgate Station to Olympia by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Northgate Station to Olympia

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Northgate Station to Olympia using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Northgate Station) and destination (Olympia), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Northgate Station to Olympia?

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line 594, Bus line 600.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Northgate Station and Olympia?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Northgate Station to Olympia?

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street station near Northgate Station in Seattle to 2nd Ave & James St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till 2nd Ave & James St station near Olympia in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Northgate Station to Olympia by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Northgate Station in Seattle and Olympia in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Northgate Station to get to Olympia?

    Get on the 1 LINE light rail from the Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street station near Northgate Station in Seattle.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Northgate Station and Olympia?

    Get off the light rail at the 2nd Ave & James St stop, which is closest to Olympia in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Northgate Station to Olympia?

    The ride from Northgate Station to Olympia costs $5.00.

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