How to get from Fife to Elma by bus and train?

From Fife to Elma by bus and train

To get from Fife to Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 501 bus from 20th St E & 54th Ave E station to Puyallup Ave & E C St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 45 bus from Centralia - Amtrak station to W Main & 2nd Westbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min.

190min
Walk to bus stationBus - 501
501
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 4545
Leaves from 20th St E & 54th Ave E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    20th St E & 54th Ave E
    ID 3527
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Milton / Tacoma Via 20th St E
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Puyallup Ave & E C St
    ID 2357
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tacoma Dome Station
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Centralia Amtrak Station
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Centralia - Amtrak
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Elma Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station W Main & 2nd Westbound
    Ride to bus station
    W Main & 2nd Westbound
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Fife to Elma by bus and train via 501, AMTRAK CASCADES and 45

To get from Fife to Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 501 bus from 20th St E & 54th Ave E station to Puyallup Ave & E C St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the 45 bus from Centralia - Amtrak station to W Main & 2nd Westbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min.

245min
Walk to bus stationBus - 501
501
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Bus - 4545
Leaves from 20th St E & 54th Ave E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    20th St E & 54th Ave E
    ID 3527
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Milton / Tacoma 501 Via Valley Ave / 70th
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Puyallup Ave & E C St
    ID 2357
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tacoma Dome Station
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Portland
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Centralia Amtrak Station
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Centralia - Amtrak
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Elma Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station W Main & 2nd Westbound
    Ride to bus station
    W Main & 2nd Westbound
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fife to Elma

The distance between Fife, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Elma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 84.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 190 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fife to Elma by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Fife

Fife is located at Fife, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is 20th St E & 54th Ave E.

Bus stations close to Fife:

  • 20th St E & 54th Ave E
  • 54th Ave E & 20th St E
  • 20th St E & Frank Albert Rd

Public transit stations close to Elma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA

Elma is located at Elma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is W Main & 2nd Westbound.

Bus stations close to Elma:

  • W Main & 2nd Westbound
  • Main & 2nd Eastbound
  • Main & 1st Eastbound

Related Routes

Alternative route from Fife to Elma by bus and train via 501, AMTRAK CASCADES and 45

To get from Fife to Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 501 bus from 20th St E & 54th Ave E station to Puyallup Ave & E C St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the 45 bus from Centralia - Amtrak station to W Main & 2nd Westbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min.

245min
Walk to bus stationBus - 501
501
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Bus - 4545
Leaves from 20th St E & 54th Ave E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    20th St E & 54th Ave E
    ID 3527
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Milton / Tacoma 501 Via Valley Ave / 70th
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Puyallup Ave & E C St
    ID 2357
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tacoma Dome Station
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Portland
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Centralia Amtrak Station
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Centralia - Amtrak
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Elma Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station W Main & 2nd Westbound
    Ride to bus station
    W Main & 2nd Westbound
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fife to Elma?

    The fastest way takes 190 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 45.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fife to Elma?

    The alternative route takes 245 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line AMTRAK CASCADES, Bus line 45.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fife and Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Fife to Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 501 bus line goes from 20th St E & 54th Ave E station near Fife to Milton / Tacoma Via 20th St E station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Milton / Tacoma Via 20th St E station near Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA

  • How long does it take to travel from Fife to Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Fife and Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and train is about 3 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Fife to get to Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get on the 501 bus from the 20th St E & 54th Ave E stop near Fife in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Fife and Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get off the bus at the Milton / Tacoma Via 20th St E stop, which is closest to Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.