How to get from Mercer Island to Tacoma by bus?

From Mercer Island to Tacoma by bus

To get from Mercer Island to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 550 bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - 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 1 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus schedule from Mercer Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

121min$7.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Bus - 594594
Bus - 11
11
Walk to Tacoma
Leaves from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1
    ID 64140
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Washington St
    12 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 Mercer Island to Tacoma by bus via 554, 594 and 11

To get from Mercer Island to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 554 bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - 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 12 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus schedule from Mercer Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

132min$7.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 554
554
Bus - 594594
Bus - 11
11
Walk to Tacoma
Leaves from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1
    ID 64140
    60 yd • 1 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
    16 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 Mercer Island to Tacoma

The distance between Mercer Island, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 46.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island to Tacoma

To check the bus schedule from Mercer Island to Tacoma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mercer Island) 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 Mercer Island to Tacoma by bus via 554, 594 and 11

To get from Mercer Island to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 554 bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - 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 12 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus schedule from Mercer Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

132min$7.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 554
554
Bus - 594594
Bus - 11
11
Walk to Tacoma
Leaves from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1
    ID 64140
    60 yd • 1 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
    16 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 Mercer Island to Tacoma?

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line 594, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mercer Island to Tacoma?

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 554, Bus line 594, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 1 min.

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

    The 550 bus line goes from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station near Mercer Island to Seattle station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Seattle station near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Mercer Island and Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 2 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the 550 bus from the N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 stop near Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Mercer Island to Tacoma?

    The ride from Mercer Island to Tacoma costs $7.25.

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