How to get from Tacoma to Highline College by bus and light rail?

Tacoma to Highline College - Bus Schedule

The 11 bus from Tacoma to Highline College runs from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with departures every 25 min-1 hr 10 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 18 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Tacoma to Highline College by bus and light rail

To get from Tacoma to Highline College in Des Moines, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: 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 501 bus and finally take the 1 LINE light rail from Federal Way Downtown station to Kent Des Moines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $5.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Tacoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Highline College on the Moovit app.

138min$5.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 11
11
Bus - 501
501
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Walk to Highline College
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 B
    ID 793
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Milton / Federal Way Via 20th St E
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 5
    ID 4694
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Federal Way Downtown
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Kent Des Moines
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Highline College
    Walk to
    Highline College
    25th Avenue South
    840 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tacoma to Highline College

The distance between Tacoma, Des Moines and Highline College, Des Moines is approximately 28.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tacoma to Highline College by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Des Moines – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Tacoma to Highline College

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Tacoma to Highline College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tacoma) and destination (Highline College), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, 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 and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tacoma to Highline College?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 501, Light Rail line 1 LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tacoma and Highline College?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tacoma to Highline College?

    The 11 bus line goes from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Commerce St Station - Zone C station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Commerce St Station - Zone C station near Highline College in Des Moines.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tacoma to Highline College by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Highline College in Des Moines by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Tacoma to get to Highline College?

    Get on the 11 bus from the Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Tacoma and Highline College?

    Get off the bus at the Commerce St Station - Zone C station, which is closest to Highline College in Des Moines.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Tacoma to Highline College?

    The ride from Tacoma to Highline College costs $5.00.

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