How to get from Seatac/Airport Station to Tacoma by bus and light rail?

Seatac/Airport Station to Tacoma - Light Rail Schedule

The 1 LINE light rail from Seatac/Airport Station to Tacoma runs from 1:11 AM to 12:55 AM, with departures every 5 min-3 hr 30 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 23 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Seatac/Airport Station to Tacoma by bus and light rail

To get from Seatac/Airport Station 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 Seatac/Airport Station station to Federal Way Downtown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 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 23 min. The ride fare is $5.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Seatac/Airport Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

143min$5.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 501
501
Bus - 11
11
Walk to Tacoma
Leaves from Seatac/Airport Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Seatac/Airport Station
    70 yd • 1 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
    Federal Way Downtown
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 6
    ID 4695
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Milton / Tacoma Via 20th St E
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone B
    ID 793
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone E
    ID 4084
    80 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 Seatac/Airport Station to Tacoma

The distance between Seatac/Airport Station, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 32.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seatac/Airport Station 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 Seatac/Airport Station to Tacoma

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Seatac/Airport Station to Tacoma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Seatac/Airport Station) 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 Seatac/Airport Station to Tacoma?

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line 501, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Seatac/Airport Station 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 23 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Seatac/Airport Station to Tacoma?

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from Seatac/Airport Station near Seatac/Airport Station in Seatac to Federal Way Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Federal Way Downtown station near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Seatac/Airport Station to Tacoma by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Seatac/Airport Station in Seatac and Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Seatac/Airport Station to get to Tacoma?

    Get on the 1 LINE light rail from the Seatac/Airport Station near Seatac/Airport Station in Seatac.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Seatac/Airport Station and Tacoma?

    Get off the light rail at the Federal Way Downtown stop, which is closest to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Seatac/Airport Station to Tacoma?

    The ride from Seatac/Airport Station to Tacoma costs $5.00.

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