How to get from Fife Heights to Tacoma by bus?

From Fife Heights to Tacoma by bus

To get from Fife Heights to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 501 bus from 70th Ave E & 20th St E station to Commerce St Station - Zone B station. Next, 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 18 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Fife Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

78min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 501
501
Bus - 11
11
Walk to Tacoma
Leaves from 70th Ave E & 20th St E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    70th Ave E & 20th St E
    ID 3738
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Milton / Tacoma Via Valley Ave / 70th
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone B
    ID 793
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone E
    ID 4084
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tacoma
    Walk to
    Tacoma
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Fife Heights to Tacoma by bus via 501, 1 and 10

To get from Fife Heights to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 501 bus from 70th Ave E & 20th St E station to Pacific Ave & S 14th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 10 bus from Pearl St & 6th Ave station to Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Fife Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

101min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 501
501
Bus - 1
1
Bus - 10
10
Walk to Tacoma
Leaves from 70th Ave E & 20th St E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    70th Ave E & 20th St E
    ID 3738
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Milton / Tacoma Via Valley Ave / 70th
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Ave & S 14th St
    ID 3714
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Pacific / 6th Ave / TCC Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th Ave & Pearl St N
    ID 115
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pearl St & 6th Ave
    ID 2149
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Pt Defiance Via Pearl St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tacoma
    Walk to
    Tacoma
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fife Heights to Tacoma

The distance between Fife Heights, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 15.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fife Heights 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 Fife Heights to Tacoma

To check the bus schedule from Fife Heights to Tacoma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Fife Heights) 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 Fife Heights to Tacoma by bus via 501, 1 and 10

To get from Fife Heights to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 501 bus from 70th Ave E & 20th St E station to Pacific Ave & S 14th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 10 bus from Pearl St & 6th Ave station to Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Fife Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

101min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 501
501
Bus - 1
1
Bus - 10
10
Walk to Tacoma
Leaves from 70th Ave E & 20th St E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    70th Ave E & 20th St E
    ID 3738
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Milton / Tacoma Via Valley Ave / 70th
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Ave & S 14th St
    ID 3714
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Pacific / 6th Ave / TCC Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th Ave & Pearl St N
    ID 115
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pearl St & 6th Ave
    ID 2149
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Pt Defiance Via Pearl St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    18 min
  • 9
    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 Fife Heights to Tacoma?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fife Heights to Tacoma?

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line 1, Bus line 10.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

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

    The 501 bus line goes from 70th Ave E & 20th St E station near Fife Heights to Milton / Tacoma Via Valley Ave / 70th station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Milton / Tacoma Via Valley Ave / 70th station near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Fife Heights and Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 501 bus from the 70th Ave E & 20th St E stop near Fife Heights in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Milton / Tacoma Via Valley Ave / 70th stop, which is closest to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Fife Heights to Tacoma?

    The ride from Fife Heights to Tacoma costs $2.00.

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