How to get from Tukwila to Union Station by bus and light rail?

Tukwila to Union Station - Light Rail Schedule

The 1 LINE light rail from Tukwila to Union Station runs from 1:07 AM to 12:51 AM, with departures every 5 min-3 hr 30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 1 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Tukwila to Union Station by bus and light rail

To get from Tukwila to Union Station in Tacoma, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 1 LINE light rail from Tukwila International Boulevard station to Federal Way Downtown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 574 bus and finally take the 41 bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone D station to Pacific Ave & Hood St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $7.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Tukwila may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Union Station on the Moovit app.

61min$7.00
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 574574
Bus - 41
41
Walk to Union Station
Leaves from Tukwila International Boulevard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Tukwila
  • 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
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7
    ID 4696
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Lakewood Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tacoma Dome Station - Zone H
    ID 3916
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tacoma Dome Station - Zone D
    ID 4173
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Downtown Tacoma Via 56th St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Ave & Hood St
    ID 3884
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Union Station
    Walk to
    Union Station
    1717 Pacific Ave
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tukwila to Union Station

The distance between Tukwila, Tacoma and Union Station, Tacoma is approximately 22.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tukwila to Union Station by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Tacoma – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Tukwila to Union Station

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

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line 574, Bus line 41.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Tukwila and Union Station?

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

  • Which light rail line goes from Tukwila to Union Station?

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from Federal Way Downtown station near Tukwila in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 station near Union Station in Tacoma.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tukwila to Union Station by light rail and bus?

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

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Tukwila to get to Union Station?

    Get on the 1 LINE light rail from the Federal Way Downtown station near Tukwila in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Tukwila and Union Station?

    Get off the light rail at the Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 stop, which is closest to Union Station in Tacoma.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Tukwila to Union Station?

    The ride from Tukwila to Union Station costs $7.00.

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