How to get from Tacoma to Seattle Center by bus?

Tacoma to Seattle Center - Bus Schedule

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

From Tacoma to Seattle Center by bus

To get from Tacoma to Seattle Center 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 1 bus from S Jackson St & 5th Ave S station to Mercer St & Queen Anne Ave N station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $6.75. The bus schedule from Tacoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Seattle Center on the Moovit app.

145min$6.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 11
11
Bus - 594594
Bus - 11
Walk to Seattle Center
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
    S Jackson St & 5th Ave S
    ID 1530
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Kinnear Seattle Center W
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mercer St & Queen Anne Ave N
    ID 2370
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Seattle Center
    Walk to
    Seattle Center
    2nd Ave N Seattle, WA 98109
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tacoma to Seattle Center

The distance between Tacoma and Seattle Center is approximately 43.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tacoma to Seattle Center 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 Seattle Center

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

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 594, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tacoma and Seattle Center?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tacoma to Seattle Center?

    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 Seattle Center.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tacoma to Seattle Center by bus?

    The total travel time between Tacoma and Seattle Center by bus is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Tacoma to get to Seattle Center?

    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 Seattle Center?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Tacoma to Seattle Center?

    The ride from Tacoma to Seattle Center costs $6.75.

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