How far is Centralia from Olympia?

The distance covered from Centralia to Olympia is 38 km (24 miles).

Bus from Centralia to Olympia starting at US$12 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Compare 2 ways to go from Centralia to Olympia

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$12 - US$24	Average Duration21m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$12 - US$162	Average Duration19m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Centralia to Olympia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Olympia. The journey takes about 19 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

19mAverage Duration

US$12Cheapest ticket

3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Centralia to Olympia: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$12

Average Bus Trip Duration21m

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure8:19am

Distance33 km

Latest bus departure7:29pm

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,245 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5245 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at US$12

Amtrak Centralia Olympia recent customer reviews

Very smooth

Connor B.

March 15, 2025

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Centralia to Olympia Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Centralia, WA, US - Olympia

How far is Centralia from Olympia?
The distance covered from Centralia to Olympia is 38 km (24 miles).

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Centralia and Olympia!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Centralia to Olympia.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Centralia to Olympia.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Centralia to Olympia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time21m	Avg PriceUS$12	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time19m	Avg PriceUS$17	Daily Departures6

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