How to get from Seattle Airport (BFI) to Tacoma by bus?

Seattle Airport (BFI) to Tacoma - Bus Schedule

The 124 bus from Seattle Airport (BFI) to Tacoma runs from 12:42 AM to 11:41 PM, with departures every 15 min-2 hr 10 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 6 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Seattle Airport (BFI) to Tacoma by bus

To get from Seattle Airport (BFI) to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 124 bus from 13th Ave S & S Bailey St station to Airport Way S & S Spokane 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 6 min. The ride fare is $6.75. The bus schedule from Seattle Airport (BFI) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

126min$6.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 124124
Bus - 594594
Bus - 11
11
Walk to Tacoma
Leaves from 13th Ave S & S Bailey St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    13th Ave S & S Bailey St
    ID 40880
    1.04 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 124124
    Wait for bus
    124
    Downtown Seattle Georgetown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport Way S & S Spokane St
    ID 40999
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Wy & S Spokane St
    ID 671
    590 yd • 7 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
    42 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 Seattle Airport (BFI) to Tacoma

The distance between Seattle Airport (BFI), Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 41.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seattle Airport (BFI) 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 Seattle Airport (BFI) to Tacoma

To check the bus schedule from Seattle Airport (BFI) to Tacoma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Seattle Airport (BFI)) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (BFI) to Tacoma?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 124, Bus line 594, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct bus between Seattle Airport (BFI) and Tacoma?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Seattle Airport (BFI) to Tacoma?

    The 124 bus line goes from 13th Ave S & S Bailey St station near Seattle Airport (BFI) in Seattle to Airport Way S & S Spokane St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Airport Way S & S Spokane St station near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Seattle Airport (BFI) to Tacoma by bus?

    The total travel time between Seattle Airport (BFI) in Seattle and Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Seattle Airport (BFI) to get to Tacoma?

    Get on the 124 bus from the 13th Ave S & S Bailey St stop near Seattle Airport (BFI) in Seattle.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Seattle Airport (BFI) and Tacoma?

    Get off the bus at the Airport Way S & S Spokane St stop, which is closest to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Seattle Airport (BFI) to Tacoma?

    The ride from Seattle Airport (BFI) to Tacoma costs $6.75.

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