How to get from Tacoma to Seattle, WA by bus?

From Tacoma to Seattle, WA by bus

To get from Tacoma to Seattle, WA in Seattle, take the 11 bus from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station to Commerce St Station - Zone C station. Next, take the 594 bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D station to 4th Ave S & S Jackson St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $4.00. The bus schedule from Tacoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Seattle, WA on the Moovit app.

111min$4.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 11
11
Bus - 594594
Walk to Seattle, WA
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 Seattle, WA
    Walk to
    Seattle, WA
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tacoma to Seattle, WA

The distance between Tacoma and Seattle, WA is approximately 40.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tacoma to Seattle, WA 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, WA

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

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 594.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

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

    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, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Tacoma and Seattle, WA by bus is about 1 hr 51 min.

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

    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, WA?

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

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

    The ride from Tacoma to Seattle, WA costs $4.00.

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