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How to get fromTacoma to Lake Tappsby train, taxi, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tacoma to Lake Tapps by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Tacoma Dome Station to Sumner StationtrainS Line
    2. Take the taxi from Sumner Station to Lake Tappstaxi
    32 min

  2. Drive 17.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tacoma to Lake Tappscar17.2 mi
    29 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 400 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone C to Puyallup Station - Bay 1bus400
    2. Take the taxi from Puyallup Station - Bay 1 to Lake Tappstaxi
    46 min
    $31–37

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tacoma to Lake Tappstaxi17.2 mi
    29 min
    $50–60

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What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Lake Tapps, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tacoma to Lake Tapps. However, you can take the train to Sumner Station then take the taxi to Lake Tapps. Alternatively, you can take the line 400 bus to Puyallup Station - Bay 1 then take the taxi to Lake Tapps.

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