How to get from Tacoma to Elma by bus?

From Tacoma to Elma by bus

To get from Tacoma to Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines: take the 11 bus from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station to 9th St S & Broadway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 594 bus, then the 620 bus and finally take the 40 bus from Olympia Greyhound station to W Main & 2nd Westbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

211min$7.00
Bus - 11
11
Bus - 594594
Bus - 620620
Bus - 4040
Leaves from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tacoma
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Downtown Tacoma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    9th St S & Broadway
    ID 2755
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone G
    ID 4085
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Lakewood / Tacoma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R - Zone I
    ID 4480
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 620620
    Wait for bus
    620
    Inbound
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capitol Way at 7th Ave
    48 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympia Greyhound
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Aberdeen Transit Center
  • 12
    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 Tacoma to Elma

The distance between Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Elma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 69.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 211 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tacoma to Elma by bus, 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 Tacoma

Tacoma is located at Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal.

Bus stations close to Tacoma:

  • Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
  • Pearl St & Park Wy
  • Pearl St & N 51st St

Ferry stations close to Tacoma:

  • Point Defiance
  • Tahlequah

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:

  • Main & 1st Eastbound
  • Elma Transit Center
  • W Main & Division Westbound

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 211 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 594, Bus line 620, Bus line 40.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 4 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 31 min.

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

    The 11 bus line goes from Downtown Tacoma station near Tacoma to 9th St S & Broadway station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 9th St S & Broadway station near Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA

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

    The total travel time between Tacoma and Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 3 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the 11 bus from the Downtown Tacoma stop near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the 9th St S & Broadway stop, which is closest to Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Tacoma to Elma?

    The ride from Tacoma to Elma costs $7.00.

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