How to get from Alki Beach to Tacoma by bus?

Alki Beach to Tacoma - Bus Schedule

The 50 bus from Alki Beach to Tacoma runs from 12:00 AM to 11:30 PM, with departures every 10 min-5 hr 30 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 26 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Alki Beach to Tacoma by bus

To get from Alki Beach to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 50 bus from Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SW station to Sodo Busway & 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 26 min. The ride fare is $6.75. The bus schedule from Alki Beach may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

146min$6.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5050
Bus - 594594
Bus - 11
11
Walk to Tacoma
Leaves from Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SW
    ID 14960
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Othello Station South Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sodo Busway & S Spokane St
    ID 99253
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Wy & S Spokane St
    ID 671
    10 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
    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 Alki Beach to Tacoma

The distance between Alki Beach, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 46.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alki Beach 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 Alki Beach to Tacoma

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

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 50, Bus line 594, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alki Beach and Tacoma?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alki Beach to Tacoma?

    The 50 bus line goes from Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SW station near Alki Beach in Seattle to Sodo Busway & S Spokane St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sodo Busway & S Spokane St station near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alki Beach to Tacoma by bus?

    The total travel time between Alki Beach in Seattle and Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alki Beach to get to Tacoma?

    Get on the 50 bus from the Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SW stop near Alki Beach in Seattle.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alki Beach and Tacoma?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Alki Beach to Tacoma?

    The ride from Alki Beach to Tacoma costs $6.75.

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