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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | San Francisco Bus Station | Intercity Transit | CheapestFastest | |||||
 | Mission St & Fremont St | Lacey - Centennial Station | No tags |
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Get from San Francisco to Olympia
The journey takes about 19 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $318, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in San Francisco and Olympia?
Stops in San Francisco
- A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA - B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812 - C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114 - D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105 - E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Francisco, US to Olympia by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from San Francisco to Olympia?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to Olympia start from $318. The average price for this route is around $349. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Francisco to Olympia?
The average bus travel time from San Francisco to Olympia is 19h 25m, covering a distance of 1031 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 35m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the San Francisco to Olympia route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Francisco to Olympia?
The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to Olympia at 4:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 4:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Francisco to Olympia?
A bus trip from San Francisco to Olympia generates an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Francisco to Olympia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Francisco to Olympia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Francisco to Olympia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Francisco to Olympia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Olympia was searched and found on Jan 18, 2026 with a price of $811To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco, US to Olympia, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $811 to $811 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Olympia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $811 which is on 2026-01-18.
