How to get from University District to Tacoma by bus and light rail?

University District to Tacoma - Light Rail Schedule

The 1 LINE light rail from University District to Tacoma runs from 12:23 AM to 12:07 AM, with departures every 10 min-4 hr 30 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 7 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From University District to Tacoma by bus and light rail

To get from University District to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 1 LINE light rail from U District Station station to Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street 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 7 min. The ride fare is $7.00. The bus and light rail schedule from University District may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

127min$7.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 594594
Bus - 11
11
Walk to Tacoma
Leaves from U District Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    U District Station
    610 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Federal Way Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & James St
    60 yd • 1 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
    54 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 University District to Tacoma

The distance between University District, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 46.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University District to Tacoma by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from University District to Tacoma

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from University District to Tacoma?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line 594, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct light rail between University District and Tacoma?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from University District to Tacoma?

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from U District Station near University District in Seattle to Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street station near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from University District to Tacoma by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between University District in Seattle and Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near University District to get to Tacoma?

    Get on the 1 LINE light rail from the U District Station near University District in Seattle.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between University District and Tacoma?

    Get off the light rail at the Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street stop, which is closest to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the light rail fare from University District to Tacoma?

    The ride from University District to Tacoma costs $7.00.

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