How far is Olympia from Tacoma?

About 27 miles (43 km) separate Olympia and Tacoma.

Bus Olympia to Tacoma from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Olympia to Tacoma on October 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:40am	Intercity Transit	40m	12:20pm	Tacoma	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Olympia to Tacoma on October 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:00am	Intercity Transit	40m	9:40am	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
		11:40am	Intercity Transit	40m	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:22 AM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Olympia to Tacoma.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $44	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$14 - $44	Average Duration38m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Olympia to Tacoma

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Tacoma. The journey takes about 38 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

38mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest ticket

4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Olympia to Tacoma: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$15

Average bus trip duration40m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure9:00am

Distance27 miles (42 km)

Latest bus departure11:40am

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FlixBus

3.5/510,773 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Olympia Tacoma recent customer reviews

The bus was over 20 minutes late, the driver was cranky and did not have passengers adhere to sitting in assigned seats. I had to ask someone to move out of my seat.

Lynda B.

August 7, 2023

Amtrak

4/55,504 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Olympia to Tacoma Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Olympia to Tacoma, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions for your trip Olympia - Tacoma

How far is Olympia from Tacoma?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/02

$7

10/03

$7

Today

$32

10/05

$30

10/06

No data

10/07

$9

10/08

$7

10/09

No data

The cheapest trip from Olympia to Tacoma was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of $7

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

You can expect to pay from $7 to $32 for a bus ticket from Olympia to Tacoma based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-10-08.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Olympia to Tacoma but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Olympia to Tacoma, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Olympia to Tacoma that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time40m	Avg Price$15	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time38m	Avg Price$19	Daily Departures6

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