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

From Centralia to Tacoma by bus, light rail and train

To get from Centralia to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the AMTRAK CASCADES train from Centralia Amtrak Station station to Tacoma Dome Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T LINE light rail and finally take the 11 bus from N 1st St & Tacoma Ave station to Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Light Rail - T LINE
Bus - 11
11
Leaves from Centralia Amtrak Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Centralia
  • 2
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tacoma Dome Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Tacoma Dome
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - T LINE
    Wait for light rail
    T LINE
    St Joseph
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Stadium District
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N 1st St & Tacoma Ave
    ID 1593
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    Ride to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Centralia to Tacoma by bus and train

To get from Centralia to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the AMTRAK CASCADES train from Centralia Amtrak Station station to Tacoma Dome Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 42 bus and finally take the 11 bus from Commerce St Station - Zone E station to Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Bus - 42
42
Bus - 11
11
Leaves from Centralia Amtrak Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Centralia
  • 2
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tacoma Dome Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    D St E & 25th St E
    ID 4384
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Downtown Tacoma Via Mckinley Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone E
    ID 4084
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    Ride to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Centralia to Tacoma

The distance between Centralia, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 57.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Centralia to Tacoma 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 Centralia

Centralia is located at Centralia, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Centralia - Amtrak.

Bus stations close to Centralia:

  • Centralia - Amtrak
  • Amtrak - 327 Railroad Ave.
  • Centralia Bible Study - 209 N Pearl St.

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

Tacoma is located at Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Pearl St & N 51st St.

Bus stations close to Tacoma:

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

Ferry stations close to Tacoma:

  • Point Defiance
  • Tahlequah

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From Centralia to Tacoma by bus and train

To get from Centralia to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the AMTRAK CASCADES train from Centralia Amtrak Station station to Tacoma Dome Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 42 bus and finally take the 11 bus from Commerce St Station - Zone E station to Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Bus - 42
42
Bus - 11
11
Leaves from Centralia Amtrak Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Centralia
  • 2
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tacoma Dome Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    D St E & 25th St E
    ID 4384
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Downtown Tacoma Via Mckinley Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone E
    ID 4084
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    Ride to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line AMTRAK CASCADES, Bus line T LINE, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line AMTRAK CASCADES, Bus line 42, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct train between Centralia and Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Centralia to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The AMTRAK CASCADES train line goes from Seattle station near Centralia to Tacoma Dome Station station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Tacoma Dome Station station near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA

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

    The total travel time between Centralia and Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by train, light rail and bus is about 1 hr 56 min.

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

    Get on the AMTRAK CASCADES train from the Seattle station near Centralia in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the train at the Tacoma Dome Station stop, which is closest to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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