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How to get from Tumwater to University Place by bus?

From Tumwater to University Place by bus

To get from Tumwater to University Place in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 42 bus from RW Johnson Blvd at 29th Ave station to Olympia Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2120 bus and finally take the 1 bus from Pacific Ave & S 24th St station to TCC TC - Zone E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min.

159min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4242
Bus - FLIXBUS 2120FLIXBUS 2120
Bus - 1
1
Walk to University Place
Leaves from RW Johnson Blvd at 29th Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    RW Johnson Blvd at 29th Ave
    ID 942
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    To Olympia Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    ID 167
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympia (Intercity Transit Center)
    ID 1OL
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2120FLIXBUS 2120
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2120
    Spokane Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tacoma (G St & Puyallup Ave)
    ID 1TA
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Ave & S 24th St
    ID 1848
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Pacific / 6th Ave / TCC Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    TCC TC - Zone E
    ID 4206
    42 min
  • 10
    Walk to University Place
    Walk to
    University Place
    420 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Tumwater to University Place by bus via 12, FLIXBUS 2120 and 1

To get from Tumwater to University Place in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 12 bus from South Puget Sound Community College station to Olympia Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2120 bus and finally take the 1 bus from Pacific Ave & S 24th St station to TCC TC - Zone E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Bus - FLIXBUS 2120FLIXBUS 2120
Bus - 1
1
Walk to University Place
Leaves from South Puget Sound Community College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Puget Sound Community College
    ID 88
    0.81 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    To Olympia Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    ID 167
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympia (Intercity Transit Center)
    ID 1OL
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2120FLIXBUS 2120
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2120
    Spokane Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tacoma (G St & Puyallup Ave)
    ID 1TA
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Ave & S 24th St
    ID 1848
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Pacific / 6th Ave / TCC Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    TCC TC - Zone E
    ID 4206
    42 min
  • 10
    Walk to University Place
    Walk to
    University Place
    420 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tumwater to University Place

The distance between Tumwater, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and University Place, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 37.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tumwater to University Place by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Alternative route from Tumwater to University Place by bus via 12, FLIXBUS 2120 and 1

To get from Tumwater to University Place in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 12 bus from South Puget Sound Community College station to Olympia Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2120 bus and finally take the 1 bus from Pacific Ave & S 24th St station to TCC TC - Zone E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Bus - FLIXBUS 2120FLIXBUS 2120
Bus - 1
1
Walk to University Place
Leaves from South Puget Sound Community College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Puget Sound Community College
    ID 88
    0.81 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    To Olympia Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    ID 167
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympia (Intercity Transit Center)
    ID 1OL
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2120FLIXBUS 2120
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2120
    Spokane Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tacoma (G St & Puyallup Ave)
    ID 1TA
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Ave & S 24th St
    ID 1848
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Pacific / 6th Ave / TCC Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    TCC TC - Zone E
    ID 4206
    42 min
  • 10
    Walk to University Place
    Walk to
    University Place
    420 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tumwater to University Place?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line FLIXBUS 2120, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tumwater to University Place?

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line FLIXBUS 2120, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tumwater and University Place in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tumwater to University Place in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 42 bus line goes from RW Johnson Blvd at 29th Ave station near Tumwater to To Olympia Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till To Olympia Transit Center station near University Place in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tumwater to University Place in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus?

    The total travel time between Tumwater and University Place in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 2 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the 42 bus from the RW Johnson Blvd at 29th Ave stop near Tumwater in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the To Olympia Transit Center stop, which is closest to University Place in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.