How to get from Tacoma to Lake Union by bus?

Tacoma to Lake Union - Bus Schedule

The 11 bus from Tacoma to Lake Union runs from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with departures every 25 min-1 hr 10 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 17 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Tacoma to Lake Union by bus

To get from Tacoma to Lake Union in Seattle, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 594 bus and finally take the 40 bus from 4th Ave S & S Jackson St station to Westlake Ave N & Crockett St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $6.75. The bus schedule from Tacoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Lake Union on the Moovit app.

137min$6.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 11
11
Bus - 594594
Bus - 4040
Walk to Lake Union
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 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
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Jackson St
    ID 619
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Northgate Station Fremont
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westlake Ave N & Crockett St
    ID 26800
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Union
    Walk to
    Lake Union
    Lake Union
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tacoma to Lake Union

The distance between Tacoma, Seattle and Lake Union, Seattle is approximately 43.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tacoma to Lake Union by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Tacoma to Lake Union

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tacoma to Lake Union?

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 594, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tacoma and Lake Union?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tacoma to Lake Union?

    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 till Commerce St Station - Zone C station near Lake Union in Seattle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tacoma to Lake Union by bus?

    The total travel time between Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Lake Union in Seattle by bus is about 2 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Tacoma to get to Lake Union?

    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 Lake Union?

    Get off the bus at the Commerce St Station - Zone C stop, which is closest to Lake Union in Seattle.

  • How much is the bus fare from Tacoma to Lake Union?

    The ride from Tacoma to Lake Union costs $6.75.

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