What is the cheapest way to get from Olympia to Mercer Island?

The cheapest way to get from Olympia to Mercer Island is to bus via Lakewood which costs $7 - $9 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Olympia to Mercer Island?

The fastest way to get from Olympia to Mercer Island is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Olympia and Mercer Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Olympia to Mercer Island. However, there are services departing from Olympia and arriving at 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St via 4th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way and 5th Ave S & S Weller St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Olympia to Mercer Island?

The distance between Olympia and Mercer Island is 69 miles. The road distance is 63.8 miles.

How do I travel from Olympia to Mercer Island without a car?

The best way to get from Olympia to Mercer Island without a car is to bus which takes 3h 6m and costs $21 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Olympia to Mercer Island?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Olympia to Mercer Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olympia to Mercer Island bus from?

Olympia to Mercer Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Olympia station.

Train or bus from Olympia to Mercer Island?

The best way to get from Olympia to Mercer Island is to bus which takes 3h 6m and costs $21 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $50 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Olympia to Mercer Island bus arrive?

Olympia to Mercer Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.

Can I drive from Olympia to Mercer Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Olympia to Mercer Island is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Olympia to Mercer Island.

Where can I stay near Mercer Island?

There are 1059+ hotels available in Mercer Island.

Olympia to Mercer Island - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Olympia to Mercer Island by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Bus StationFlixBus N2111 / ...
3h 6m
$22–46
Bus via Lakewood
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Capitol Way at 11th Ave to SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G600 / ...
2. Take the bus from SR 512 P&R - Zone J to 4th Ave S & Jackson St594
4h 7m
$7–9
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station to SeattleAmtrak Cascades / ...
4h 17m
$18–46
Drive 63.4 mi
1. Drive from Olympia to Mercer Island63.4 mi
1h 13m
$12–17

Olympia to Mercer Island by bus (Flixbus)

14Weekly Buses

3h 6mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 69 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Olympia, WA, USA and Mercer Island, WA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Olympia to Seattle Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $15–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $14–40 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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