How to get from Point Defiance to Burien by bus?

From Point Defiance to Burien by bus

To get from Point Defiance to Burien you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 11 bus from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station to Commerce St Station - Zone C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 594 bus and finally take the H LINE bus from 3rd Ave & Columbia St station to Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $6.75. The bus schedule from Point Defiance may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Burien on the Moovit app.

167min$6.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 11
11
Bus - 594594
Bus - H LINEH LINE
Walk to Burien
Leaves from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Downtown Tacoma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone C
    ID 4082
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone D
    ID 4083
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave & Cherry St
    ID 298
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Columbia St
    ID 481
    160 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - H LINEH LINE
    Wait for bus
    H LINE
    Burien Transit Center Westwood Village
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St
    ID 52281
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Burien
    Walk to
    Burien
    Southwest 148th Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Point Defiance to Burien by bus via 11, 594 and 132

To get from Point Defiance to Burien you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 11 bus from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station to Commerce St Station - Zone C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 594 bus and finally take the 132 bus from 4th Ave S & S Spokane St station to Burien Transit Center - Bay 6 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $6.75. The bus schedule from Point Defiance may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Burien on the Moovit app.

171min$6.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 11
11
Bus - 594594
Bus - 132132
Walk to Burien
Leaves from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Downtown Tacoma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone C
    ID 4082
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone D
    ID 4083
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Wy & S Spokane St
    ID 670
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Spokane St
    ID 45870
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 132132
    Wait for bus
    132
    Burien Transit Center South Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burien Transit Center - Bay 6
    ID 52306
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Burien
    Walk to
    Burien
    Southwest 148th Street
    0.62 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Point Defiance to Burien

The distance between Point Defiance and Burien is approximately 52.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Point Defiance to Burien by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Burien – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Point Defiance to Burien

To check the bus schedule from Point Defiance to Burien using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Point Defiance) and destination (Burien), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Point Defiance to Burien by bus via 11, 594 and 132

To get from Point Defiance to Burien you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 11 bus from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station to Commerce St Station - Zone C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 594 bus and finally take the 132 bus from 4th Ave S & S Spokane St station to Burien Transit Center - Bay 6 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $6.75. The bus schedule from Point Defiance may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Burien on the Moovit app.

171min$6.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 11
11
Bus - 594594
Bus - 132132
Walk to Burien
Leaves from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Downtown Tacoma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone C
    ID 4082
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone D
    ID 4083
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Wy & S Spokane St
    ID 670
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Spokane St
    ID 45870
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 132132
    Wait for bus
    132
    Burien Transit Center South Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burien Transit Center - Bay 6
    ID 52306
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Burien
    Walk to
    Burien
    Southwest 148th Street
    0.62 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Point Defiance to Burien?

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 594, Bus line H LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Point Defiance to Burien?

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 594, Bus line 132.

  • Is there a direct bus between Point Defiance and Burien?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Point Defiance to Burien?

    The 11 bus line goes from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station near Point Defiance in Tacoma to Downtown Tacoma station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown Tacoma station near Burien.

  • How long does it take to travel from Point Defiance to Burien by bus?

    The total travel time between Point Defiance and Burien by bus is about 2 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Point Defiance to get to Burien?

    Get on the 11 bus from the Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal stop near Point Defiance in Tacoma.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Point Defiance and Burien?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Tacoma stop, which is closest to Burien.

  • How much is the bus fare from Point Defiance to Burien?

    The ride from Point Defiance to Burien costs $6.75.

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