The average bus between Seattle and Tacoma takes 1h 1m and the fastest bus takes 53 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Seattle to Tacoma. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Seattle and Tacoma. The earliest departure is at 3:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Seattle is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Tacoma at 12:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seattle station and arriving at Tacoma station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.
Seattle to Tacoma bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way station.
Seattle to Tacoma bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Pacific Ave & S 14th St station.
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The distance between Seattle and Tacoma is 40.2 km. The road distance is 52 km.
Sound Transit operates a bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Pacific Ave & S 14th St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 53 min. Two other operators also service this route.
