How to get from Tacoma to University of Washington by bus and light rail?

Tacoma to University of Washington - Bus Schedule

The 11 bus from Tacoma to University of Washington runs from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with departures every 25 min-1 hr 10 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 23 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Tacoma to University of Washington by bus and light rail

To get from Tacoma to University of Washington in Seattle, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 11 bus from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station to Commerce St Station - Zone C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 594 bus and finally take the 1 LINE light rail from Sodo Station station to U District Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $7.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Tacoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to University of Washington on the Moovit app.

143min$7.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 11
11
Bus - 594594
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Walk to University of Washington
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
    Commerce St Station - Zone C
    ID 4082
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone D
    ID 4083
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Wy & Lander St
    ID 666
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sodo Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    U District Station
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to University of Washington
    Walk to
    University of Washington
    1013 NE 40th St
    770 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tacoma to University of Washington

The distance between Tacoma, Seattle and University of Washington, Seattle is approximately 46.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tacoma to University of Washington by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Tacoma to University of Washington

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

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 594, Light Rail line 1 LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tacoma and University of Washington?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tacoma to University of Washington?

    The 11 bus line goes from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Commerce St Station - Zone C station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Commerce St Station - Zone C station near University of Washington in Seattle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tacoma to University of Washington by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and University of Washington in Seattle by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Tacoma to get to University of Washington?

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Tacoma and University of Washington?

    Get off the bus at the Commerce St Station - Zone C station, which is closest to University of Washington in Seattle.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Tacoma to University of Washington?

    The ride from Tacoma to University of Washington costs $7.00.

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