How to get from Bellevue to Tacoma by bus?

From Bellevue to Tacoma by bus

To get from Bellevue to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 212 bus from Eastgate Park & Ride - Bay 1 station to 4th Ave S & S Washington St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 594 bus and finally take the 11 bus from 9th St S & St Helens Ave station to Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $6.75. The bus schedule from Bellevue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

136min$6.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 212212
Bus - 594594
Bus - 11
11
Walk to Tacoma
Leaves from Eastgate Park & Ride - Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eastgate Park & Ride - Bay 1
    ID 67014
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 212212
    Wait for bus
    212
    Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Washington St
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & Yesler Way
    ID 249
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Lakewood Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone G
    ID 4085
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    9th St S & St Helens Ave
    ID 2764
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tacoma
    Walk to
    Tacoma
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bellevue to Tacoma by bus via 554, 594 and 11

To get from Bellevue to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 554 bus from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 station to 4th Ave S & S Washington St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 594 bus and finally take the 11 bus from 9th St S & St Helens Ave station to Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus schedule from Bellevue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

142min$7.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 554
554
Bus - 594594
Bus - 11
11
Walk to Tacoma
Leaves from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3
    ID 67019
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Washington St
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & Yesler Way
    ID 249
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Lakewood Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone G
    ID 4085
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    9th St S & St Helens Ave
    ID 2764
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tacoma
    Walk to
    Tacoma
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bellevue to Tacoma

The distance between Bellevue, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 50.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bellevue to Tacoma 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 Bellevue to Tacoma

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Bellevue to Tacoma by bus via 554, 594 and 11

To get from Bellevue to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 554 bus from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 station to 4th Ave S & S Washington St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 594 bus and finally take the 11 bus from 9th St S & St Helens Ave station to Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus schedule from Bellevue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

142min$7.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 554
554
Bus - 594594
Bus - 11
11
Walk to Tacoma
Leaves from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3
    ID 67019
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Washington St
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & Yesler Way
    ID 249
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Lakewood Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone G
    ID 4085
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    9th St S & St Helens Ave
    ID 2764
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tacoma
    Walk to
    Tacoma
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 212, Bus line 594, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 554, Bus line 594, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

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

    The 212 bus line goes from Eastgate Park & Ride - Bay 1 station near Bellevue to Downtown Seattle station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown Seattle station near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Bellevue and Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 2 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 212 bus from the Eastgate Park & Ride - Bay 1 stop near Bellevue in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

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

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

    The ride from Bellevue to Tacoma costs $6.75.

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