How to get from Tacoma to Smith Cove by bus?

Tacoma to Smith Cove - Bus Schedule

The 11 bus from Tacoma to Smith Cove runs from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with departures every 25 min-1 hr 10 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 46 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Tacoma to Smith Cove by bus

To get from Tacoma to Smith Cove in Seattle, 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 D LINE bus from 3rd Ave & Pike St station to Elliott Ave W & W Galer St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $6.75. The bus schedule from Tacoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Smith Cove on the Moovit app.

166min$6.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 11
11
Bus - 594594
Bus - D LINE
Walk to Smith Cove
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 & Pike St
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Pike St
    ID 575
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - D LINE
    Wait for bus
    D LINE
    Ballard Uptown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elliott Ave W & W Galer St
    ID 14090
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Smith Cove
    Walk to
    Smith Cove
    0.97 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tacoma to Smith Cove

The distance between Tacoma, Seattle and Smith Cove, Seattle is approximately 45.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tacoma to Smith Cove 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 Smith Cove

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

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 594, Bus line D LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tacoma and Smith Cove?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tacoma to Smith Cove?

    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 Smith Cove in Seattle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tacoma to Smith Cove by bus?

    The total travel time between Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Smith Cove in Seattle by bus is about 2 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Tacoma to get to Smith Cove?

    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 Smith Cove?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Tacoma to Smith Cove?

    The ride from Tacoma to Smith Cove costs $6.75.

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