How far is Olympia from Tacoma?

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

Bus Olympia to Tacoma from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Olympia to Tacoma on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00am	Intercity Transit	40m	9:40am	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	40m	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Olympia to Tacoma on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00am	Intercity Transit	40m	9:40am	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:40am	Intercity Transit	40m	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:18 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Olympia to Tacoma

We recommend taking the train

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

25 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $28	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $44	Average Duration38m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,368 reviews

Staff4.2

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

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Olympia to Tacoma by bus

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

11/16

$9

11/17

$12

Today

$11

11/19

$11

11/20

$8

11/21

$8

11/22

$12

11/23

No data

The cheapest trip from Olympia to Tacoma was searched and found on Nov 20, 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 Olympia to Tacoma, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $18 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 $8 which is on 2025-11-20.