How to get from Tumwater to Seattle by bus?

Tumwater to Seattle - Bus Schedule

The 24 bus from Tumwater to Seattle runs from 6:16 AM to 6:46 PM, with departures every 30 min. The trip takes about 3 hr 39 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Tumwater to Seattle by bus

To get from Tumwater to Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 24 bus from South Puget Sound Community College station to Olympia Transit Center - Bay A station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2120 bus and finally take the 21 bus from 4th Ave S & I-90 Ramp station to SW Barton St & 35th Ave SW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min. The bus schedule from Tumwater may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Seattle on the Moovit app.

219min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Bus - FLIXBUS 2120FLIXBUS 2120
Bus - 2121
Walk to Seattle
Leaves from South Puget Sound Community College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Puget Sound Community College
    ID 88
    0.81 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Farmers Market Via Capitol Bldg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center - Bay A
    ID 1500
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympia (Intercity Transit Center)
    ID 1OL
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2120FLIXBUS 2120
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2120
    Spokane Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Seattle Bus Station
    ID SEA6
    110 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th Ave S & I-90 Ramp
    ID 30636
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Westwood Village Via 35th Ave SW
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW Barton St & 35th Ave SW
    ID 22553
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Seattle
    Walk to
    Seattle
    0.85 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tumwater to Seattle

The distance between Tumwater, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Seattle, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 69.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 219 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tumwater to Seattle by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Tumwater to Seattle

To check the bus schedule from Tumwater to Seattle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tumwater) and destination (Seattle), 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 Tumwater to Seattle?

    The fastest way takes 219 minutes, using Bus line 24, Bus line FLIXBUS 2120, Bus line 21.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 39 min.

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

    The 24 bus line goes from South Puget Sound Community College station near Tumwater to Olympia Transit Center - Bay A station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Olympia Transit Center - Bay A station near Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Tumwater and Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 3 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the 24 bus from the South Puget Sound Community College stop near Tumwater in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Olympia Transit Center - Bay A stop, which is closest to Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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