How to get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Downtown Tacoma by bus?

By bus

To get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Downtown Tacoma in Tacoma, take the 574 bus from Seatac Station station to 26th St E & D St E station. Next, take the 1 bus from Pacific Ave & S 26th St station to Tacoma Ave & S 9th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

71min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 574574
Bus - 1
1
Leaves from Seatac Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seatac Station
    ID 2282
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Lakewood Via Federal Way
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    26th St E & D St E
    ID 1311
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Ave & S 26th St
    ID 341
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Pacific / 6th Ave / TCC Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Tacoma Ave & S 9th St
    Ride to bus station
    Tacoma Ave & S 9th St
    ID 3057
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 574 and 42

To get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Downtown Tacoma in Tacoma, take the 574 bus from Seatac Station station to 26th St E & D St E station. Next, take the 42 bus from D St E & 25th St E station to 10th & Commerce TC - Zone E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

74min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 574574
Bus - 42
42
Walk to Downtown Tacoma
Leaves from Seatac Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seatac Station
    ID 2282
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Lakewood Via Federal Way
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    26th St E & D St E
    ID 1311
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    D St E & 25th St E
    ID 4384
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Downtown Tacoma Via Mckinley Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone E
    ID 4084
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown Tacoma
    Walk to
    Downtown Tacoma
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Downtown Tacoma

The distance between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Tacoma and Downtown Tacoma, Tacoma is approximately 24.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Downtown Tacoma by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Tacoma – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Tacoma and the nearest public transit station is S 176th St & 34th Ave S.

Bus stations close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:

  • S 176th St & 34th Ave S
  • Sea-Tac Airport
  • Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport

Public transit stations close to Downtown Tacoma, Tacoma

Downtown Tacoma is located at Downtown Tacoma, Tacoma and the nearest public transit station is Market St & 9th St.

Bus stations close to Downtown Tacoma:

  • Market St & 9th St
  • Tacoma Ave & S 7th St
  • Yakima Ave & Nollmeyer Ln

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 574 and 42

To get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Downtown Tacoma in Tacoma, take the 574 bus from Seatac Station station to 26th St E & D St E station. Next, take the 42 bus from D St E & 25th St E station to 10th & Commerce TC - Zone E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

74min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 574574
Bus - 42
42
Walk to Downtown Tacoma
Leaves from Seatac Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seatac Station
    ID 2282
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Lakewood Via Federal Way
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    26th St E & D St E
    ID 1311
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    D St E & 25th St E
    ID 4384
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Downtown Tacoma Via Mckinley Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone E
    ID 4084
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown Tacoma
    Walk to
    Downtown Tacoma
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Downtown Tacoma?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 574, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Downtown Tacoma?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 574, Bus line 42.

  • Is there a direct bus between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Downtown Tacoma?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Downtown Tacoma?

    The 574 bus line goes from Seatac Station station near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seatac to Lakewood Via Federal Way station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Tacoma Ave & S 9th St station near Downtown Tacoma in Tacoma.

  • How long does it take to travel from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Downtown Tacoma by bus?

    The total travel time between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seatac and Downtown Tacoma in Tacoma by bus is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to get to Downtown Tacoma?

    Get on the 574 bus from the Seatac Station stop near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seatac.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Downtown Tacoma?

    Get off the bus at the Tacoma Ave & S 9th St stop, which is closest to Downtown Tacoma in Tacoma.

  • How much is the bus fare from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Downtown Tacoma?

    The ride from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Downtown Tacoma costs $4.00.

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