How to get from Tacoma to Tukwila by bus and light rail?

From Tacoma to Tukwila by bus and light rail

To get from Tacoma to Tukwila in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 11 bus from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station to 9th St S & Broadway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 1 LINE light rail from Federal Way Downtown station to Tukwila International Boulevard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $5.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Tacoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Tukwila on the Moovit app.

116min$5.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 11
11
Bus - 500
500
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Leaves from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Downtown Tacoma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    9th St S & Broadway
    ID 2755
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone B
    ID 793
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Federal Way
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way Station Bay 5
    ID 4694
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Federal Way Downtown
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Tukwila International Boulevard
    Ride to light rail station
    Tukwila International Boulevard
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Tacoma to Tukwila by bus

To get from Tacoma to Tukwila in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 11 bus from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station to 9th St S & Broadway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the A LINE bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 8 station to Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $4.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Tacoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Tukwila on the Moovit app.

131min$4.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 11
11
Bus - 500
500
Bus - A LINE
Walk to Tukwila
Leaves from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Downtown Tacoma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    9th St S & Broadway
    ID 2755
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone B
    ID 793
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Federal Way
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way Station Bay 5
    ID 4694
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 8
    ID 85538
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - A LINE
    Wait for bus
    A LINE
    Tukwila Link Station International Boulevard
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1
    ID 60921
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tukwila
    Walk to
    Tukwila
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tacoma to Tukwila

The distance between Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Tukwila, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 31.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tacoma to Tukwila 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 Tacoma to Tukwila

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Tacoma to Tukwila using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tacoma) and destination (Tukwila), 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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From Tacoma to Tukwila by bus

To get from Tacoma to Tukwila in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 11 bus from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station to 9th St S & Broadway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the A LINE bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 8 station to Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $4.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Tacoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Tukwila on the Moovit app.

131min$4.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 11
11
Bus - 500
500
Bus - A LINE
Walk to Tukwila
Leaves from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Downtown Tacoma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    9th St S & Broadway
    ID 2755
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone B
    ID 793
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Federal Way
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way Station Bay 5
    ID 4694
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 8
    ID 85538
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - A LINE
    Wait for bus
    A LINE
    Tukwila Link Station International Boulevard
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1
    ID 60921
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tukwila
    Walk to
    Tukwila
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tacoma to Tukwila?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 500, Light Rail line 1 LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 131 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 500, Bus line A LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tacoma and Tukwila in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tacoma to Tukwila in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 11 bus line goes from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station near Tacoma to Downtown Tacoma station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Downtown Tacoma station near Tukwila in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tacoma to Tukwila in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Tacoma and Tukwila in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 56 min.

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

    Get on the 11 bus from the Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal stop near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Tacoma station, which is closest to Tukwila in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Tacoma to Tukwila?

    The ride from Tacoma to Tukwila costs $5.00.

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