How to get from Central Park to Tacoma by bus?

From Central Park to Tacoma by bus

To get from Central Park to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 5 bus lines: take the 40 bus from Sr 12 & Deer Park Eastbound station to Capital & 4th 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 3 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

218min$9.00
Bus - 4040
Bus - 620620
Bus - 594594
Bus - 28
28
Bus - 10
10
Leaves from Sr 12 & Deer Park Eastbound
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Central Park
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Olympia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capital & 4th
    78 min
  • 4
    Bus - 620620
    Wait for bus
    620
    Outbound
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R - Zone J
    ID 4231
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Seattle
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone D
    ID 4083
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11th St S & S Broadway
    ID 2461
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Downtown Tacoma Via S 12th St
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12th St S & Vassault St S
    ID 2480
    16 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    12th St S & Vassault St S
    ID 2479
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Pt Defiance Via Pearl St
  • 14
    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 from Central Park to Tacoma by bus via 40, 620, 594 and 11

To get from Central Park to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines: take the 40 bus from Sr 12 & Deer Park Eastbound station to Capital & 4th 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 3 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

236min$7.00
Bus - 4040
Bus - 620620
Bus - 594594
Bus - 11
11
Leaves from Sr 12 & Deer Park Eastbound
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Central Park
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Olympia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capital & 4th
    78 min
  • 4
    Bus - 620620
    Wait for bus
    620
    Outbound
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R - Zone J
    ID 4231
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Seattle
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone D
    ID 4083
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone E
    ID 4084
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 11
    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 Central Park to Tacoma
The distance between Central Park, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 84.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 218 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Park 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 Central Park

Central Park is located at Central Park, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Sr 12 & Hill Rd Eastbound.

Bus stations close to Central Park:

  • Sr 12 & Hill Rd Eastbound
  • Sr 12 & Hill Rd 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 from Central Park to Tacoma by bus via 40, 620, 594 and 11

To get from Central Park to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines: take the 40 bus from Sr 12 & Deer Park Eastbound station to Capital & 4th 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 3 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

236min$7.00
Bus - 4040
Bus - 620620
Bus - 594594
Bus - 11
11
Leaves from Sr 12 & Deer Park Eastbound
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Central Park
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Olympia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capital & 4th
    78 min
  • 4
    Bus - 620620
    Wait for bus
    620
    Outbound
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R - Zone J
    ID 4231
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Seattle
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone D
    ID 4083
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone E
    ID 4084
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 11
    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 Central Park to Tacoma?

    The fastest way takes 218 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 Central Park to Tacoma?

    The alternative route takes 236 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line 620, Bus line 594, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 5 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 38 min.

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

    The 40 bus line goes from Olympia station near Central Park to Capital & 4th station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Capital & 4th station near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA

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

    The total travel time between Central Park and Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 3 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the 40 bus from the Olympia stop near Central Park in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Capital & 4th stop, which is closest to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Central Park to Tacoma?

    The ride from Central Park to Tacoma costs $9.00.

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