How to get from Tacoma to Shelton by bus, light rail and train?

From Tacoma to Shelton by bus, light rail and train

To get from Tacoma to Shelton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one light rail line and one train line: take the 11 bus from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station to 10th & Commerce TC - Zone C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TACOMA light rail, then the COAST STARLIGHT train, then the 94 bus and finally take the 6 from Olympia Transit Center station to Transit-Community Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min.

235min
Bus - 11
11
Light Rail - TACOMA
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 9494
694
Leaves from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tacoma
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Downtown Tacoma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone C
    ID 4082
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Commerce Street Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - TACOMA
    Wait for light rail
    TACOMA
    Tacoma Dome Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Tacoma Dome Station
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tacoma Station
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Union Station (Los Angeles) #11
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Centennial Station (Olympia-Lacey)
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amtrak Station
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 11
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Inbound
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    38 min
  • 13
    undefined - 694
    Wait for
    6
    Transit-Community Center
  • 14
    Ride to Transit-Community Center
    Ride to
    Transit-Community Center
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Tacoma to Shelton by , bus, light rail and train

To get from Tacoma to Shelton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one light rail line and one train line: take the 11 bus from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station to 10th & Commerce TC - Zone C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TACOMA light rail, then the COAST STARLIGHT train, then the 64 bus and finally take the 6 from Olympia Transit Center station to Transit-Community Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min.

235min
Bus - 11
11
Light Rail - TACOMA
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 6464
6COAST STARLIGHT
Leaves from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tacoma
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Downtown Tacoma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone C
    ID 4082
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Commerce Street Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - TACOMA
    Wait for light rail
    TACOMA
    Tacoma Dome Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Tacoma Dome Station
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tacoma Station
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Union Station (Los Angeles) #11
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Centennial Station (Olympia-Lacey)
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amtrak Station
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 11
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Inbound
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    52 min
  • 13
    undefined - 6COAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for
    6
    Transit-Community Center
  • 14
    Ride to Transit-Community Center
    Ride to
    Transit-Community Center
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tacoma to Shelton

The distance between Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Shelton, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 75.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 235 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tacoma to Shelton by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Tacoma

Tacoma is located at Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal.

Bus stations close to Tacoma:

  • Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
  • Pearl St & Park Wy
  • Pearl St & N 51st St

Public transit stations close to Shelton, Seattle - Tacoma, WA

Shelton is located at Shelton, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Transit-Community Center.

Bus stations close to Shelton:

  • Transit-Community Center
  • Cota & 5th @ Peninsula Credit Union
  • 7th St @ Shelton Timberland Library

Related Routes

From Tacoma to Shelton by , bus, light rail and train

To get from Tacoma to Shelton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one light rail line and one train line: take the 11 bus from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station to 10th & Commerce TC - Zone C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TACOMA light rail, then the COAST STARLIGHT train, then the 64 bus and finally take the 6 from Olympia Transit Center station to Transit-Community Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min.

235min
Bus - 11
11
Light Rail - TACOMA
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 6464
6COAST STARLIGHT
Leaves from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tacoma
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Downtown Tacoma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone C
    ID 4082
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Commerce Street Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - TACOMA
    Wait for light rail
    TACOMA
    Tacoma Dome Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Tacoma Dome Station
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tacoma Station
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Union Station (Los Angeles) #11
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Centennial Station (Olympia-Lacey)
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amtrak Station
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 11
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Inbound
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    52 min
  • 13
    undefined - 6COAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for
    6
    Transit-Community Center
  • 14
    Ride to Transit-Community Center
    Ride to
    Transit-Community Center
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tacoma to Shelton?

    The fastest way takes 235 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line TACOMA, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 94, Bus line 6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tacoma to Shelton?

    The alternative route takes 235 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line TACOMA, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 64, Bus line 6.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines, one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 55 min.

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

    The 11 bus line goes from Downtown Tacoma station near Tacoma to 10th & Commerce TC - Zone C station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line till 10th & Commerce TC - Zone C station near Shelton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA

  • How long does it take to travel from Tacoma to Shelton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus, light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Tacoma and Shelton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus, light rail and train is about 3 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the 11 bus from the Downtown Tacoma stop near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the 10th & Commerce TC - Zone C stop, which is closest to Shelton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.