How to get from Burien to Tacoma by bus?

From Burien to Tacoma by bus

To get from Burien to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 132 bus from Burien Transit Center - Bay 4 station to 4th Ave S & S Spokane 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 19 min. The ride fare is $6.75. The bus schedule from Burien may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

139min$6.75
Bus - 132132
Bus - 594594
Bus - 11
11
Walk to Tacoma
Leaves from Burien Transit Center - Bay 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Burien
  • 2
    Bus - 132132
    Wait for bus
    132
    Downtown Seattle South Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Spokane St
    ID 30538
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Wy & S Spokane St
    ID 671
    130 yd • 2 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
    49 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 Burien to Tacoma by bus via 131, 594 and 11

To get from Burien to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 131 bus from Burien Transit Center - Bay 4 station to 4th Ave S & S Spokane 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 32 min. The ride fare is $6.75. The bus schedule from Burien may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

152min$6.75
Bus - 131131
Bus - 594594
Bus - 11
11
Walk to Tacoma
Leaves from Burien Transit Center - Bay 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Burien
  • 2
    Bus - 131131
    Wait for bus
    131
    Downtown Seattle Highland Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Spokane St
    ID 30538
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Wy & S Spokane St
    ID 671
    130 yd • 2 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
    49 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 Burien to Tacoma

The distance between Burien, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 49.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burien 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 Burien to Tacoma

To check the bus schedule from Burien to Tacoma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Burien) 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 Burien to Tacoma by bus via 131, 594 and 11

To get from Burien to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 131 bus from Burien Transit Center - Bay 4 station to 4th Ave S & S Spokane 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 32 min. The ride fare is $6.75. The bus schedule from Burien may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

152min$6.75
Bus - 131131
Bus - 594594
Bus - 11
11
Walk to Tacoma
Leaves from Burien Transit Center - Bay 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Burien
  • 2
    Bus - 131131
    Wait for bus
    131
    Downtown Seattle Highland Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Spokane St
    ID 30538
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Wy & S Spokane St
    ID 671
    130 yd • 2 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
    49 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 Burien to Tacoma?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 132, Bus line 594, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 131, Bus line 594, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

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

    The 132 bus line goes from Downtown Seattle South Park station near Burien to 4th Ave S & S Spokane St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 4th Ave S & S Spokane St station near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Burien and Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 2 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the 132 bus from the Downtown Seattle South Park stop near Burien in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

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

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

    The ride from Burien to Tacoma costs $6.75.

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