What is the travel distance from Vancouver to Olympia?

The distance between Vancouver and Olympia is approximately 247 km (153 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Vancouver to Olympia?

Buses departing from Pacific Central Station in Vancouver will take you to Olympia Transit Center in Olympia.

Bus Vancouver to Olympia from $101 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Vancouver to Olympia on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:30am	Pacific Central Station	5h 52m	11:22am	Lacey - Centennial Station	CheapestFastest
		5:30am	Pacific Central Station	5h 52m	11:22am	Lacey - Centennial Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 12:40 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Vancouver to Olympia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Olympia. The journey takes about 6 hours 14 minutes, and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

6h 14mAverage Duration

255 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$53 - $128	Average Duration8h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$60 - $141	Average Duration6h 14m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Vancouver and Olympia?

Stops in Vancouver

A
Pacific Central Station
1150 Station St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7, Canada
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B
Vancouver International Airport
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C
Holiday Inn Howe
1110 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R2, Canada
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D
Canada Place
999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1, Canada
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E
Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E2, Canada
F
Coal Harbour
510 Nicola St, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E7, Canada

Stops in Olympia

A
Olympia Transit Center
205 Franklin St NE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA

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Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5607 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 $107

Amtrak Vancouver Olympia recent customer reviews

I loved my time on the train. The only thing I would suggest is to make it easier to book the trip. I ended up with a trip that included part time on a bus, when I thought that my trip was all on the train.

Jacki M.

September 11, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vancouver, CA to Olympia by bus

What is the travel distance from Vancouver to Olympia?
The distance between Vancouver and Olympia is approximately 247 km (153 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Vancouver to Olympia?
Buses departing from Pacific Central Station in Vancouver will take you to Olympia Transit Center in Olympia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-23

$133

11-24

$112

Today

$133

11-26

$133

11-27

$101

11-28

$112

11-29

$127

11-30

$133

The cheapest trip from Vancouver, CA to Olympia was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $101

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Vancouver, CA to Olympia, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $101 to $468 for a bus ticket from Vancouver, CA to Olympia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $101 which is on 2025-11-27.