What is the cheapest way to get from Carnation to Tacoma?

The cheapest way to get from Carnation to Tacoma is to line 224 bus and line 545 bus and bus which costs $9 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carnation to Tacoma?

The fastest way to get from Carnation to Tacoma is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $9 - $14.

How far is it from Carnation to Tacoma?

The distance between Carnation and Tacoma is 70 miles. The road distance is 51.6 miles.

How do I travel from Carnation to Tacoma without a car?

The best way to get from Carnation to Tacoma without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 39m and costs $50 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Carnation to Tacoma?

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Carnation to Tacoma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnation to Tacoma bus from?

Carnation to Tacoma bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from Brown Ave NE & NE Richardson St station.

Where does the Carnation to Tacoma bus arrive?

Carnation to Tacoma bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at Redmond Transit Center - Bay 5 station.

Can I drive from Carnation to Tacoma?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnation to Tacoma is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Carnation to Tacoma.

Where can I stay near Tacoma?

There are 385+ hotels available in Tacoma.

Carnation to Tacoma - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 224 bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Carnation and Tacoma?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnation to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Sr 203 & W Bird St and arriving at Pacific Ave & S 14th St via Brown Ave NE & NE Richardson St, Redmond Transit Center - Bay 6 and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

There are 4 ways to get from Carnation to Tacoma by tram, train, bus, or car

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Marymoor Village to Int'l Dist/Chinatowntram 2 Line
2. Take the train from King Street Station to Tacoma Dome Stationtrain S Line
2h 39m
$51–87
Line 224 bus, line 545 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brown Ave NE & NE Richardson St to Redmond Transit Center - Bay 5bus 224
2. Take the bus from Redmond Transit Center - Bay 6 to Airport Way S & S Royal Brougham Waybus 545
3. Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus 590 / ...
4h 10m
$9
Drive 51.3 mi
1. Drive from Carnation to Tacomacar 51.3 mi
1h 4m
$10–14
Line 224 bus, tram, train
1. Take the bus from Brown Ave NE & NE Richardson St to Downtown Redmond Station - Bay 2bus 224
2. Take the tram from Downtown Redmond to Int'l Dist/Chinatowntram
3. Take the train from King Street Station to Tacoma Dome Stationtrain
4h 34m
$9–36

Carnation to Tacoma by bus

79Weekly Buses

4h 10mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 69.9 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Carnation, WA, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Sr 203 & W Bird St to Pacific Ave & S 14th St via Brown Ave NE & NE Richardson St, Redmond Transit Center - Bay 6, Airport Way S & S Royal Brougham Way, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 4h 10m.

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