How to get from Elma to Tacoma by bus?

By bus

To get from Elma to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 5 bus lines: take the 40 bus from Main & 2nd Eastbound station to Olympia Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 620 bus, then the 594 bus, then the 28 bus and finally take the 10 bus from 12th St S & Vassault St S station to Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

251min$9.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Bus - 620620
Bus - 594594
Bus - 28
28
Bus - 10
10
Leaves from Main & 2nd Eastbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main & 2nd Eastbound
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Olympia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    ID 020
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 620620
    Wait for bus
    620
    Outbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R - Zone J
    ID 4231
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Seattle
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone D
    ID 4083
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11th St S & S Broadway
    ID 2461
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Downtown Tacoma Via S 12th St
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12th St S & Vassault St S
    ID 2480
    16 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    12th St S & Vassault St S
    ID 2479
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 14
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Pt Defiance Via Pearl St
  • 15
    Ride to bus station Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    Ride to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 40, 620, 594 and 11

To get from Elma to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines: take the 40 bus from Main & 2nd Eastbound station to Olympia Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 620 bus, then the 594 bus and finally take the 11 bus from 10th & Commerce TC - Zone E station to Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

267min$7.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Bus - 620620
Bus - 594594
Bus - 11
11
Leaves from Main & 2nd Eastbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main & 2nd Eastbound
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Olympia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    ID 020
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 620620
    Wait for bus
    620
    Outbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R - Zone J
    ID 4231
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Seattle
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone D
    ID 4083
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone E
    ID 4084
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 12
    Ride to bus station Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    Ride to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elma to Tacoma

The distance between Elma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 70.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 251 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elma to Tacoma by bus, 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 Elma

Elma is located at Elma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Main & 2nd Eastbound.

Bus stations close to Elma:

  • Main & 2nd Eastbound
  • Main & 1st Eastbound
  • E Main & N A St Westbound

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

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

Ferry stations close to Tacoma:

  • Point Defiance
  • Tahlequah

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 40, 620, 594 and 11

To get from Elma to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines: take the 40 bus from Main & 2nd Eastbound station to Olympia Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 620 bus, then the 594 bus and finally take the 11 bus from 10th & Commerce TC - Zone E station to Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

267min$7.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Bus - 620620
Bus - 594594
Bus - 11
11
Leaves from Main & 2nd Eastbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main & 2nd Eastbound
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Olympia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    ID 020
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 620620
    Wait for bus
    620
    Outbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R - Zone J
    ID 4231
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Seattle
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone D
    ID 4083
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone E
    ID 4084
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 12
    Ride to bus station Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    Ride to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 251 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line 620, Bus line 594, Bus line 28, Bus line 10.

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

    The alternative route takes 267 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line 620, Bus line 594, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 5 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 11 min.

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

    The 40 bus line goes from Main & 2nd Eastbound station near Elma to Olympia station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Olympia station near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA

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

    The total travel time between Elma and Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 4 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the 40 bus from the Main & 2nd Eastbound stop near Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Olympia stop, which is closest to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The ride from Elma to Tacoma costs $9.00.

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