Olympic National Park is located on the Olympic Peninsula in northern Washington, near Seattle and Tacoma. Transportation is mainly done by car, though limited public transport is available. Private companies can fill in the gaps. When driving to Olympic, be aware of seasonal road closures and check your route beforehand.
Please note that GPS units do not always provide accurate directions to or within Olympic. Yosemite covers over 1,400 square miles. We do not recommend using GPS units for directions in and around Olympic. If you do use a GPS unit, keep in mind that if there’s a conflict between what the road sign says and what your GPS unit says, the road sign is almost always correct (and your GPS unit isn’t).
Directions to Olympic
The following links take you to the Olympic National Park website for more info:
Transportation Resources
Rental Cars – rental cars provide the easiest and most common way to reach the trailhead meeting locations within Olympic. CLICK HERE for options.
Rocket Transportation – One of the few companies around Seattle and the Olympic Peninsula that offer transportation services to SeaTac (Seattle Airport), Port Angeles, and the greater Olympic Peninsula.
Dungeness Line – The best way to Port Angeles from Seattle. Provides two trips daily with direct transport from Seattle (SeaTac) Airport to Port Angeles. Adult tickets are about $42 each way.
Premier Airport Shuttle by Capital Aeroporter provides a shuttle to Olympia, costing $30-$45 per person. Go to Capital Aeroporter or call 800-962-3579 to make reservations.
Olympic Hiking Company Trailhead Shuttles– Olympic Hiking Co. is commercially authorized to provide guided hiking tours and trailhead shuttles throughout Olympic National Park. Their trailhead shuttle service typically serves over 500 backpackers throughout the Olympic Peninsula each year.
All of our summer camps will run from Sundays to Fridays.
Late arrivals may be able to be coordinated if set up at least 30 days before the trip date. Please contact our office to inquire about specific dates. Late arrivals cannot be coordinated on the day of the trip, as cell connection to our guides is limited/nonexistent.
SUMMER CAMP ADVENTURE SHUTTLE
Seattle to Olympic (and back!)
Lasting Adventures provides transportation from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and the greater Seattle to our Summer Camp programs in Olympic National Park. Skip the long drive and traffic while helping save the environment. Click HERE for more information.
RIDESHARING: Carpool & Shuttles
See the current Rideshare Map for Olympic and limited details of other parties looking for a rideshare. Please note that Lasting Adventures does not participate in coordinating rideshares beyond making voluntarily provided information available to interested and registered parties. After registering for a youth trip, you can use the link in the confirmation email to register for the rideshare list, which provides contact information for rideshare participants. Should you find a rideshare for a different date/program, Lasting Adventures does allow changes free of charge before 30 days out, as long as space is available.
Looking to share a private shuttle with others? The rideshare list has an option to indicate interest in a shuttle! Connect with others looking for a rideshare and contact any shuttle option, such as the ones listed above.