The average bus between Tacoma and Seattle Center takes 1h 25m and the fastest bus takes 1h 13m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Tacoma to Seattle Center. 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 Tacoma and Seattle Center. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Tacoma is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Seattle Center at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at 4th Ave & Washington St and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 16m • 1 change

1h 16m • 1 change

1h 26m • 1 change

1h 26m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma to Seattle Center. However, there are services departing from Tacoma station and arriving at Seattle Center station via 4th Ave & Washington St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Tacoma to Seattle Center bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Commerce St Station - Zone D.
Tacoma to Seattle Center bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at 4th Ave & Washington St station.
The distance between Tacoma and Seattle Center is 41.7 km. The road distance is 57 km.
Sound Transit operates a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave & Washington St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 1m.