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Compare bus and train for Lacey, WA to Seattle, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lacey, WA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, while a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lacey, WA to Seattle, WA:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lacey, WA to Seattle, WA costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 3m.
Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.73. The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 1m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Lacey, WA to Seattle, WA
How to get from Lacey, WA to Seattle, WA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lacey, WA to Seattle, WA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:20 AM1h50Olympia, Transit Center10:10 AMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)$221One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus8:20 AM1h50Olympia, Transit Center10:10 AMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:05 AM1h35Olympia, Transit Center12:40 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lacey, WA to Seattle, WA:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lacey, WA to Seattle, WA costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 3m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lacey, WA and Seattle, WA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Centennial Station, Lacey, WA and arrive in King Street Station, Seattle, WA.
- Buses mostly depart from Olympia, Transit Center and arrive in Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station).
- Travel with FlixBus, Intercity Transit to go to Seattle, WA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Seattle, WA by train.
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