How to get from 72nd St E & Portland Ave to Lake Forest Park by bus and light rail?

72nd St E & Portland Ave to Lake Forest Park - Bus Schedule

The 42 bus from 72nd St E & Portland Ave to Lake Forest Park runs from 5:10 AM to 9:40 PM, with departures every 30 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 2 hr 56 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From 72nd St E & Portland Ave to Lake Forest Park by bus and light rail

To get from 72nd St E & Portland Ave to Lake Forest Park you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 42 bus from 72nd St TC - Zone H station to Pacific Ave & S 24th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 590 bus and finally take the 2 LINE light rail from Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station station to Shoreline North/185th station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $7.00. The bus and light rail schedule from 72nd St E & Portland Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Lake Forest Park on the Moovit app.

176min$7.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - 590590
Light Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Walk to Lake Forest Park
Leaves from 72nd St TC - Zone H

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    72nd St TC - Zone H
    ID 4177
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Downtown Tacoma Via Mckinley Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Ave & S 24th St
    ID 1847
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    24th St S & Pacific Ave
    ID 2372
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 590590
    Wait for bus
    590
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Jackson St
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 2 LINE2 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    2 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Shoreline North/185th
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Forest Park
    Walk to
    Lake Forest Park
    Ballinger Way Northeast
    2.37 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 72nd St E & Portland Ave to Lake Forest Park

The distance between 72nd St E & Portland Ave and Lake Forest Park is approximately 51.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 72nd St E & Portland Ave to Lake Forest Park by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lake Forest Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from 72nd St E & Portland Ave to Lake Forest Park

To check the bus and light rail schedule from 72nd St E & Portland Ave to Lake Forest Park using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (72nd St E & Portland Ave) and destination (Lake Forest Park), 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 72nd St E & Portland Ave to Lake Forest Park?

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line 590, Light Rail line 2 LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between 72nd St E & Portland Ave and Lake Forest Park?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 72nd St E & Portland Ave to Lake Forest Park?

    The 42 bus line goes from 72nd St TC - Zone H station near 72nd St E & Portland Ave in Tacoma to Pacific Ave & S 24th St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Pacific Ave & S 24th St station near Lake Forest Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from 72nd St E & Portland Ave to Lake Forest Park by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between 72nd St E & Portland Ave and Lake Forest Park by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 72nd St E & Portland Ave to get to Lake Forest Park?

    Get on the 42 bus from the 72nd St TC - Zone H stop near 72nd St E & Portland Ave in Tacoma.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 72nd St E & Portland Ave and Lake Forest Park?

    Get off the bus at the Pacific Ave & S 24th St station, which is closest to Lake Forest Park.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from 72nd St E & Portland Ave to Lake Forest Park?

    The ride from 72nd St E & Portland Ave to Lake Forest Park costs $7.00.

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