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How to get from East Port Orchard to Tacoma by bus and ferry?

From East Port Orchard to Tacoma by bus and ferry

To get from East Port Orchard to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 ferry lines: take the 8 bus from Bethel at Vallair (Safeway) station to Port Orchard Foot Ferry Dock station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BREMERTON - PORT ORCHARD FOOT FERRY ferry, then the BREMERTON - SEATTLE ferry, then 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 4 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

266min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Ferry - BREMERTON - PORT ORCHARD FOOT FERRY
BREMERTON - PORT ORCHARD FOOT FERRY
Ferry - BREMERTON - SEATTLE
BREMERTON - SEATTLE
Bus - 594594
Bus - 11
11
Leaves from Bethel at Vallair (Safeway)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bethel at Vallair (Safeway)
    ID 1231
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Port Orchard Foot Ferry Dock
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Orchard Foot Ferry Dock
    10 min
  • 4
    Ferry - BREMERTON - PORT ORCHARD FOOT FERRYBREMERTON - PORT ORCHARD FOOT FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    BREMERTON - PORT ORCHARD FOOT FERRY
    Bremerton Foot Ferry Dock
  • 5
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Bremerton Foot Ferry Dock
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Bremerton
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Ferry - BREMERTON - SEATTLEBREMERTON - SEATTLE
    Wait for ferry
    BREMERTON - SEATTLE
    To Seattle
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Seattle
    60 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & Cherry St
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 10
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Lakewood / Tacoma
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone G
    ID 4085
    60 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    9th St S & St Helens Ave
    ID 2764
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 13
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 14
    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 East Port Orchard to Tacoma

The distance between East Port Orchard, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 62.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 266 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Port Orchard to Tacoma by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Port Orchard to Tacoma?

    The fastest way takes 266 minutes, using Bus line 8, Ferry line BREMERTON - PORT ORCHARD FOOT FERRY, Ferry line BREMERTON - SEATTLE, Bus line 594, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct bus between East Port Orchard and Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and 2 ferry lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Port Orchard to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 8 bus line goes from Bethel at Vallair (Safeway) station near East Port Orchard to Port Orchard Foot Ferry Dock station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 ferry lines till Port Orchard Foot Ferry Dock station near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from East Port Orchard to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between East Port Orchard and Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and ferry is about 4 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 8 bus from the Bethel at Vallair (Safeway) stop near East Port Orchard in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Port Orchard Foot Ferry Dock stop, which is closest to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the total bus and ferry fare from East Port Orchard to Tacoma?

    The ride from East Port Orchard to Tacoma costs $6.00.