The cheapest and fastest trains from Portland, OR to Olympia, WA
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
1 h 53 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 4 trains that leave Portland, OR for Olympia, WA on Tue, May 26, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 169 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 53 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 1 h 53 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.
1:55 AM1h53Portland, OR3:48 AMOlympia, WA$241One-way0 transfers
2:45 PM1h53Portland, OR4:38 PMOlympia, WA$251One-way0 transfers
2:25 AM1h53Portland, OR4:18 AMOlympia, WA$251One-way0 transfers
12:55 AM1h53Portland, OR2:48 AMOlympia, WA$251One-way0 transfers
1:55 AM1h53Portland, OR3:48 AMOlympia, WA$241One-way0 transfers
2:45 PM1h53Portland, OR4:38 PMOlympia, WA$251One-way0 transfers
12:55 AM1h53Portland, OR2:48 AMOlympia, WA$251One-way0 transfers
2:25 AM1h53Portland, OR4:18 AMOlympia, WA$251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Portland, OR to Olympia, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, OR to Olympia, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $242.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $301 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Olympia, WA:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portland, OR to Olympia, WA costing on average $36 (€29).
A train is $275 (€222) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, OR to Olympia, WA costing on average $301 (€244).
Other travel options to Olympia, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 54m.
Bus takes on average 2h 19m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $24 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.37 (€-2.73). The journey takes 1h 54m versus 1h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Portland, OR to Olympia, WA train times
The table below shows live departures for Portland, OR to Olympia, WA trains for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:55 AM Portland, OR | 1h53 | 3:48 AM Olympia, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:43 AM Portland, OR | 1h35 | 4:18 AM Olympia, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 PM Portland, OR | 1h53 | 3:38 PM Olympia, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
![]() | 12:55 AM Portland, OR | 1h53 | 2:48 AM Olympia, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portland, OR to Olympia, WA
Trains from Portland, OR to Olympia, WA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:45, the last at 21:31. The fastest train covers the 105 miles (169 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 105 miles (169 km) |
Average train duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 6:45 AM |
Last train 9:31 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Portland, OR to Olympia, WA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Portland, OR and Olympia, WA from $22 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Portland, OR to Olympia, WA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portland, OR to Olympia, WA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Olympia, WA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Portland, OR to Olympia, WA
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via NW 6th Avenue.
- Wilf's Restaurant & Bar
- Al-Amir Lebanese Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1.50
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
- The Benson, a Coast Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main entrance leading to platforms 1-3 for Amtrak services
- waiting areas and ticket counters are located in the main hall.
- MAX Light Rail: Green Line, Yellow Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Streetcar: NS Line
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