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How to get from Tacoma to Kirkland Avenue by bus?

From Tacoma to Kirkland Avenue by bus

To get from Tacoma to Kirkland Avenue in Kirkland, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines: take the 11 bus from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station to 10th & Commerce TC - Zone C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 594 bus, then the 545 bus and finally take the 255 bus from Yarrow Point Fwy Station (Sr 520 & 92nd Ave Ne) station to 6th St S & 1st Ave S station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $10.00.

157min$10.00
Bus - 11
11
Bus - 594594
Bus - 545
545
Bus - 255255
Walk to Kirkland Avenue
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
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone C
    ID 4082
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - 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 S & S Jackson St
    57 min
  • 7
    Bus - 545545
    Wait for bus
    545
    Redmond
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yarrow Point Fwy Station (Sr 520 & 92nd Ave Ne)
    30 min
  • 9
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Totem Lake Transit Center Kirkland
  • 10
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th St S & 1st Ave S
    ID 72164
    13 min
  • 11
    Walk to Kirkland Avenue
    Walk to
    Kirkland Avenue
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Tacoma to Kirkland Avenue by bus and light rail

To get from Tacoma to Kirkland Avenue in Kirkland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 11 bus from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station to 10th & Commerce TC - Zone C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 594 bus, then the 1-LINE light rail and finally take the 255 bus from Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 3 station to 6th St S & 1st Ave S station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min.

157min
Bus - 11
11
Bus - 594594
Light Rail - 1-LINE
1-LINE
Bus - 255255
Walk to Kirkland Avenue
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
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone C
    ID 4082
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - 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
    Sodo Busway & S Lander St
    ID 666
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sodo Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 1-LINE1-LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1-LINE
    Northgate
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    University of Washington Station
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 3
    ID 25240
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Totem Lake Transit Center Kirkland
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th St S & 1st Ave S
    ID 72164
    23 min
  • 13
    Walk to Kirkland Avenue
    Walk to
    Kirkland Avenue
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tacoma to Kirkland Avenue

The distance between Tacoma, Kirkland and Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland is approximately 53.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tacoma to Kirkland Avenue by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kirkland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Tacoma

Tacoma is located at Tacoma, Kirkland 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

Public transit stations close to Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland

Kirkland Avenue is located at Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland and the nearest public transit station is 6th St & Kirkland Way.

Bus stations close to Kirkland Avenue:

  • 6th St & Kirkland Way
  • 6th St S & 1st Ave S
  • Kirkland Way & 6th St

From Tacoma to Kirkland Avenue by bus and light rail

To get from Tacoma to Kirkland Avenue in Kirkland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 11 bus from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station to 10th & Commerce TC - Zone C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 594 bus, then the 1-LINE light rail and finally take the 255 bus from Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 3 station to 6th St S & 1st Ave S station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min.

157min
Bus - 11
11
Bus - 594594
Light Rail - 1-LINE
1-LINE
Bus - 255255
Walk to Kirkland Avenue
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
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone C
    ID 4082
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - 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
    Sodo Busway & S Lander St
    ID 666
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sodo Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 1-LINE1-LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1-LINE
    Northgate
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    University of Washington Station
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 3
    ID 25240
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Totem Lake Transit Center Kirkland
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th St S & 1st Ave S
    ID 72164
    23 min
  • 13
    Walk to Kirkland Avenue
    Walk to
    Kirkland Avenue
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tacoma to Kirkland Avenue?

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 594, Bus line 545, Bus line 255.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tacoma to Kirkland Avenue?

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 594, Bus line 1-LINE, Bus line 255.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tacoma and Kirkland Avenue?

    No, you’ll have to take 4 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tacoma to Kirkland Avenue?

    The 11 bus line goes from Downtown Tacoma station near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to 10th & Commerce TC - Zone C station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 10th & Commerce TC - Zone C station near Kirkland Avenue in Kirkland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tacoma to Kirkland Avenue by bus?

    The total travel time between Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Kirkland Avenue in Kirkland by bus is about 2 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Tacoma to get to Kirkland Avenue?

    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 Kirkland Avenue?

    Get off the bus at the 10th & Commerce TC - Zone C stop, which is closest to Kirkland Avenue in Kirkland.

  • How much is the bus fare from Tacoma to Kirkland Avenue?

    The ride from Tacoma to Kirkland Avenue costs $10.00.