How to get from Tacoma to Shoreline by bus?

From Tacoma to Shoreline by bus

To get from Tacoma to Shoreline in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, 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 E LINE bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St station to Aurora Ave N & N 192nd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $6.75. The bus schedule from Tacoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Shoreline on the Moovit app.

173min$6.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 11
11
Bus - 594594
Bus - E LINE
Walk to Shoreline
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 & Seneca St
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Seneca St
    ID 558
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - E LINE
    Wait for bus
    E LINE
    Aurora Village Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aurora Ave N & N 192nd St
    ID 75910
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shoreline
    Walk to
    Shoreline
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tacoma to Shoreline

The distance between Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Shoreline, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 53.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tacoma to Shoreline 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 Tacoma to Shoreline

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

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 594, Bus line E LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

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

    The 11 bus line goes from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station near Tacoma 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 Shoreline in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Tacoma and Shoreline in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 2 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the 11 bus from the Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal stop near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Tacoma to Shoreline?

    The ride from Tacoma to Shoreline costs $6.75.

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