How to get from Tacoma to Yelm by bus?

From Tacoma to Yelm by bus

To get from Tacoma to Yelm in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 4 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 594 bus, then the 620 bus and finally take the 94 bus from Olympia Transit Center station to Yelm Ave at 3rd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $4.00. The bus schedule from Tacoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Yelm on the Moovit app.

210min$4.00
Bus - 11
11
Bus - 594594
Bus - 620620
Bus - 9494
Leaves from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tacoma
  • 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
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone G
    ID 4085
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Lakewood / Tacoma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R - Zone I
    ID 4480
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 620620
    Wait for bus
    620
    Inbound
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    52 min
  • 10
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Outbound
  • 11
    Ride to bus station Yelm Ave at 3rd St
    Ride to bus station
    Yelm Ave at 3rd St
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Tacoma to Yelm by bus and train

To get from Tacoma to Yelm in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one train 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 13 bus, then the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 94 bus from Amtrak Station station to Yelm Ave at 3rd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 240 min. The bus schedule from Tacoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Yelm on the Moovit app.

240min
Bus - 11
11
Bus - 13
13
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 9494
Leaves from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tacoma
  • 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
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Tacoma Dome Station Via N 30th
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tacoma Dome Station - Zone C
    ID 4171
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tacoma Station
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Union Station (Los Angeles) #11
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Centennial Station (Olympia-Lacey)
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amtrak Station
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 10
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Outbound
  • 11
    Ride to bus station Yelm Ave at 3rd St
    Ride to bus station
    Yelm Ave at 3rd St
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tacoma to Yelm

The distance between Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Yelm, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 63.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 210 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tacoma to Yelm by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Tacoma to Yelm

To check the bus schedule from Tacoma to Yelm using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tacoma) and destination (Yelm), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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From Tacoma to Yelm by bus and train

To get from Tacoma to Yelm in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one train 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 13 bus, then the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 94 bus from Amtrak Station station to Yelm Ave at 3rd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 240 min. The bus schedule from Tacoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Yelm on the Moovit app.

240min
Bus - 11
11
Bus - 13
13
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 9494
Leaves from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tacoma
  • 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
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Tacoma Dome Station Via N 30th
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tacoma Dome Station - Zone C
    ID 4171
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tacoma Station
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Union Station (Los Angeles) #11
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Centennial Station (Olympia-Lacey)
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amtrak Station
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 10
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Outbound
  • 11
    Ride to bus station Yelm Ave at 3rd St
    Ride to bus station
    Yelm Ave at 3rd St
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 210 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 594, Bus line 620, Bus line 94.

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

    The alternative route takes 240 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 13, Train line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 94.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 4 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 30 min.

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

    The 11 bus line goes from Downtown Tacoma station near Tacoma to 9th St S & Broadway station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 9th St S & Broadway station near Yelm in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Tacoma and Yelm in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 3 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the 11 bus from the Downtown Tacoma stop near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the 9th St S & Broadway stop, which is closest to Yelm in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Tacoma to Yelm?

    The ride from Tacoma to Yelm costs $4.00.

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