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How to get fromOlympia to San Diegoby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Olympia to San Diego by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSEA - SAN
    4h 59m
    $127–595

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus StationbusFlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopbusGreyhound US0831
    29h 36m
    $153–323

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    39h 6m
    $181–373

  4. Drive 1,195.6 mi

    1. Drive from Olympia to San Diegocar1,195.6 mi
    20h
    $219–316

  5. Bus to Portland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePDX - SAN
    6h 20m
    $161–283

Olympia to San Diego by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Olympia, WA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Olympia to County Center/Little Italy Station via Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 29h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eastside St at 12th Ave to San Diego via Amtrak Station, Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 39h 6m.

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