What's the distance between Tacoma and Olympia by coach?

The distance between Tacoma and Olympia by coach is approximately 27 miles (43 km).

How can I get from Tacoma to Olympia without driving?

You can travel to Olympia from Tacoma by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Tacoma to Olympia from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Tacoma to Olympia on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	17:45	Tacoma	40m	18:25	Intercity Transit	Cheapest
	Bus	16:40	Tacoma	40m	17:20	Intercity Transit	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 12:51 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Tacoma 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 31 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

31mAverage duration

25 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£11 - £33	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £34	Average duration31m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,450 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Tacoma to Olympia

What's the distance between Tacoma and Olympia by coach?
The distance between Tacoma and Olympia by coach is approximately 27 miles (43 km).
How can I get from Tacoma to Olympia without driving?
You can travel to Olympia from Tacoma by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£8

25/11

£14

Today

£19

27/11

No data

28/11

£11

29/11

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01/12

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The cheapest trip from Tacoma to Olympia was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £8

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

You can expect to pay from £8 to £27 for a bus ticket from Tacoma to Olympia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-11-28.