There are 8 ways to get from Olympia to Madison by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best- Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane SEA - MSN
9h 6m$208–936Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SEA - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
10h 23m$176–539Bus
- Take the bus from Olympia to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus
- Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus
40h 50m$195–706Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus 594
- Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
2d 1h$221–989Drive 1,916 mi
- Drive from Olympia to Madisoncar 1,916 mi
30h 55m$350–506Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane SEA - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
9h 8m$257–1,189Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Take the bus from Olympia to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane PDX - MSN
10h 33m$300–1,342Train, bus
- Take the train from Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station to Vancouver Stationtrain
- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
2d 2h$209–708
Olympia to Madison by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Olympia to Madison is to bus and fly which costs $170 - $550 and takes 10h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Olympia to Madison is to bus and fly which takes 9h 6m and costs $200 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Olympia to Madison. However, there are services departing from Olympia and arriving at Madison via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson and Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 50m.
The distance between Olympia and Madison is 1682 miles. The road distance is 1927.2 miles.
The best way to get from Olympia to Madison without a car is to bus which takes 40h 50m and costs $190 - $750.
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Olympia to Madison, including transfers.
Olympia to Madison bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Olympia station.
Olympia to Madison bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Spokane Station.
Madison is 2h ahead of Olympia. It is currently 2:15 PM in Olympia and 4:15 PM in Madison.
Yes, the driving distance between Olympia to Madison is 1927 miles. It takes approximately 30h 55m to drive from Olympia to Madison.
What companies run services between Olympia, WA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Olympia to Madison via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 40h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Portland International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Portland International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,500
Flights from Portland International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,800
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Portland International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,600
Flights from Portland International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,600
Flights from Portland International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Portland International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Portland International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Vancouver Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $180–550
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $270–600
- Business - advance purchase
- $370–1,500
- Business Class
- $500–1,300
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Olympia to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Olympia to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Billings to Dickinson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Dickinson to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave S & Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- ticketinfo@badgerbus.com
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-236-1240
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.golamers.com/
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
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