How to get from Seattle (University of Washington) to Tumwater by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Seattle (University of Washington) to Tumwater in Tumwater, 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 Sodo Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 594 bus and finally take the 620 bus from Sr512 Park & Ride station to Capitol Way at Maple Park Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $4.50.

201min$4.50
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 594594
Bus - 620620
Walk to Tumwater
Leaves from U District Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    U District Station
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Seatac/Airport
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sodo Station
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Wy & Lander St
    ID 665
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Lakewood / Tacoma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R
    ID 4480
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride
    ID 929
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 620620
    Wait for bus
    620
    To Olympia Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capitol Way at Maple Park Ave
    ID 54
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tumwater
    Walk to
    Tumwater
    5th Avenue Southwest
    2.33 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Seattle (University of Washington) to Tumwater in Tumwater, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from NE Campus Pkwy & 12th Ave NE - Bay 4 station to Stewart St & 7th Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 594 bus and finally take the 620 bus from Sr512 Park & Ride station to Capitol Way at Maple Park Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

212min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 594594
Bus - 620620
Walk to Tumwater
Leaves from NE Campus Pkwy & 12th Ave NE - Bay 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NE Campus Pkwy & 12th Ave NE - Bay 4
    ID 9138
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Downtown Seattle Fairview
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stewart St & 7th Ave
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stewart St & 7th Ave
    ID 3912
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Lakewood / Tacoma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R
    ID 4480
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride
    ID 929
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 620620
    Wait for bus
    620
    To Olympia Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capitol Way at Maple Park Ave
    ID 54
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tumwater
    Walk to
    Tumwater
    5th Avenue Southwest
    2.33 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Seattle (University of Washington) to Tumwater

The distance between Seattle (University of Washington), Tumwater and Tumwater, Tumwater is approximately 73.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 201 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seattle (University of Washington) to Tumwater by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Tumwater – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Seattle (University of Washington)

Seattle (University of Washington) is located at Seattle (University of Washington), Tumwater and the nearest public transit station is NE Campus Pkwy & 12th Ave NE - Bay 4.

Bus stations close to Seattle (University of Washington):

  • NE Campus Pkwy & 12th Ave NE - Bay 4
  • Brooklyn Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy - Bay 3
  • NE Campus Pkwy & Brooklyn Ave NE - Bay 1

Public transit stations close to Tumwater, Tumwater

Tumwater is located at 5th Avenue Southwest, Tumwater and the nearest public transit station is Linwood Ave at 6th Ave.

Bus stations close to Tumwater:

  • Linwood Ave at 6th Ave
  • Capitol Blvd at Linwood Ave
  • 7th Ave at I St

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Seattle (University of Washington) to Tumwater in Tumwater, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from NE Campus Pkwy & 12th Ave NE - Bay 4 station to Stewart St & 7th Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 594 bus and finally take the 620 bus from Sr512 Park & Ride station to Capitol Way at Maple Park Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

212min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 594594
Bus - 620620
Walk to Tumwater
Leaves from NE Campus Pkwy & 12th Ave NE - Bay 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NE Campus Pkwy & 12th Ave NE - Bay 4
    ID 9138
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Downtown Seattle Fairview
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stewart St & 7th Ave
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stewart St & 7th Ave
    ID 3912
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Lakewood / Tacoma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R
    ID 4480
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride
    ID 929
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 620620
    Wait for bus
    620
    To Olympia Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capitol Way at Maple Park Ave
    ID 54
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tumwater
    Walk to
    Tumwater
    5th Avenue Southwest
    2.33 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Seattle (University of Washington) to Tumwater?

    The fastest way takes 201 minutes, using Bus line 1 LINE, Bus line 594, Bus line 620.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Seattle (University of Washington) to Tumwater?

    The alternative route takes 212 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 594, Bus line 620.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Seattle (University of Washington) and Tumwater?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 21 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Seattle (University of Washington) to Tumwater?

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from U District Station station near Seattle (University of Washington) in Seattle to Seatac/Airport station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Seatac/Airport station near Tumwater in Tumwater.

  • How long does it take to travel from Seattle (University of Washington) to Tumwater by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Seattle (University of Washington) in Seattle and Tumwater in Tumwater by light rail and bus is about 3 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Seattle (University of Washington) to get to Tumwater?

    Get on the 1 LINE light rail from the U District Station station near Seattle (University of Washington) in Seattle.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Seattle (University of Washington) and Tumwater?

    Get off the light rail at the Seatac/Airport stop, which is closest to Tumwater in Tumwater.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Seattle (University of Washington) to Tumwater?

    The ride from Seattle (University of Washington) to Tumwater costs $4.50.

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