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Hands On Children's Museum
Hands-on natural history museum and educational center with regional exhibits, live animals, and family activities.
Cheapest price on Oct 24
€30
Average ticket price on Oct 24
€30
Fastest journey on Oct 24
1 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Oct 24
1 h 55 m
Buses on Oct 24
2
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Portland, OR to Olympia, WA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portland, OR to Olympia, WA will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
On Sat, Oct 24, we found 2 buses from Portland, OR to Olympia, WA, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 24 the direct buses cover the 169 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Sat, Oct 24 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Buses from Portland, OR to Olympia, WA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 18:30. The fastest bus covers the 105 miles (169 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 105 miles (169 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 6:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Portland, OR to Olympia, WA.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €29 |
The table below shows live departures for Portland, OR to Olympia, WA buses for today, Friday, October 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:20 AM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 1h55 | 8:15 AM Olympia, Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 2h00 | 11:00 AM Olympia, Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Hands-on natural history museum and educational center with regional exhibits, live animals, and family activities.
Free state museum covering Washington history, Indigenous cultures, and rotating exhibits beside the Capitol Campus.
Contemporary art center featuring rotating exhibitions by regional and national artists in a compact downtown gallery.
Scenic waterfront boardwalk and marina promenade with public art, harbor views, and an easy central walk.
Popular downtown market with waterfront paths, local vendors, and easy access to Percival Landing boardwalk.
Large urban park with forest trails, beaches, and Sound views, popular for walks, birding, and sunset stops.
Geoduck clam, native to Puget Sound, is served raw, sautéed, or in chowder. It is a signature South Sound seafood known for its sweet, briny flavor.
Pacific Northwest oyster varieties from nearby South Puget Sound are prized for clean, briny flavor and are a classic local raw bar choice.
Cedar-planked salmon reflects regional Indigenous and Northwest cooking traditions, pairing local salmon with smoky wood aroma.
Established sandwich and lunch café in downtown Olympia, valued for quality ingredients, soups, and a friendly neighborhood feel.
Long-running oyster bar and seafood spot near the farmers market, known for fresh shellfish and relaxed waterfront dining.
Refined downtown restaurant serving seasonal Pacific Northwest dishes, seafood, and steaks in an intimate historic setting.
Moderate for U.S. state capitals. Hotels and dining are mid-priced, transit is limited, and car costs can add up versus larger cities with better public transport.
Tip 15-20% at restaurants, 10-15% for taxis, and round up or tip $1 at cafes for good service.
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Most Portland, OR to Olympia, WA buses use the Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage) to Olympia, Transit Center station pair. Use this guide to compare Portland, OR and Olympia, WA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage). ATMs are available at Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage).
Ticket office support is available at Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage).
Available at Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage): Ramp access available.
Olympia, Transit Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi is available at the center. ATMs are available at Olympia, Transit Center.
Ticket office support is available at Olympia, Transit Center.
Available at Olympia, Transit Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Olympia, Transit Center: The center is wheelchair accessible.
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