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How to get fromSeattle to Tacomaby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Tacoma by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus bus 590 / ...
    53 min
    $8–45
  2. Drive 33.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle to Tacomacar car 33.6 mi
    39 min
    $7–9
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from King Street Station to Tacoma Dome Stationtrain train S Line
    55 min
    $13–35
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Seattle to Tacomataxi taxi 33.6 mi
    39 min
    $100–130

Seattle to Tacoma by bus

Calendar360Weekly Buses
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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. Alternatively, Sound Transit operates a train from King Street Station to Tacoma Dome Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 55 min. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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