How to get from Sumner to Tacoma by bus and train?

From Sumner to Tacoma by bus and train

To get from Sumner to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the S LINE train from Sumner Station station to Tacoma Dome Station 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 36 min. The ride fare is $5.50. The bus and train schedule from Sumner may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

96min$5.50
Train - S LINE
Bus - 1
1
Bus - 10
10
Walk to Tacoma
Leaves from Sumner Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sumner
  • 2
    Train - S LINE
    Wait for train
    S LINE
    Lakewood Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tacoma Dome Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Ave & S 26th St
    ID 341
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Pacific / 6th Ave / TCC Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th Ave & Pearl St N
    ID 115
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pearl St & 6th Ave
    ID 2149
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Pt Defiance Via Pearl St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tacoma
    Walk to
    Tacoma
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sumner to Tacoma by bus and train via S LINE, 42 and 11

To get from Sumner to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the S LINE train from Sumner Station station to Tacoma Dome Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 42 bus and finally 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 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $5.50. The bus and train schedule from Sumner may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

123min$5.50
Train - S LINE
Bus - 42
42
Bus - 11
11
Walk to Tacoma
Leaves from Sumner Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sumner
  • 2
    Train - S LINE
    Wait for train
    S LINE
    Lakewood Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tacoma Dome Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    D St E & 25th St E
    ID 4384
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Downtown Tacoma Via Mckinley Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone E
    ID 4084
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    34 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 Sumner to Tacoma

The distance between Sumner, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 20.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sumner to Tacoma by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Sumner to Tacoma

To check the bus and train schedule from Sumner to Tacoma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sumner) and destination (Tacoma), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Sumner to Tacoma by bus and train via S LINE, 42 and 11

To get from Sumner to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the S LINE train from Sumner Station station to Tacoma Dome Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 42 bus and finally 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 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $5.50. The bus and train schedule from Sumner may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

123min$5.50
Train - S LINE
Bus - 42
42
Bus - 11
11
Walk to Tacoma
Leaves from Sumner Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sumner
  • 2
    Train - S LINE
    Wait for train
    S LINE
    Lakewood Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tacoma Dome Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    D St E & 25th St E
    ID 4384
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Downtown Tacoma Via Mckinley Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone E
    ID 4084
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    34 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 Sumner to Tacoma?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Train line S LINE, Bus line 1, Bus line 10.

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

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Train line S LINE, Bus line 42, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct train between Sumner and Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sumner to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The S LINE train line goes from Lakewood Station station near Sumner to Tacoma Dome Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Tacoma Dome Station station near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Sumner and Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by train and bus is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the S LINE train from the Lakewood Station station near Sumner in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Sumner to Tacoma?

    The ride from Sumner to Tacoma costs $5.50.

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