There are 5 ways to get from Tacoma to Pacific Science Center by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B to 4th Ave & Pine Stbus 594 / ...
1h 13m$3Train
- Take the train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Stationtrain S Line
1h 31m$6–29Drive 34.7 mi
- Drive from Tacoma to Pacific Science Centercar 34.7 mi
42 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tacoma to Pacific Science Centertaxi 34.7 mi
42 min$100–130Bus via Commerce St Station - Zone D
- Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave & Washington Stbus 594 / ...
1h 30m$6
Tacoma to Pacific Science Center by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Pacific Science Center is to bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Pacific Science Center is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B station and arriving at 4th Ave & Pine St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
No, there is no direct train from Tacoma station to Pacific Science Center. However, there are services departing from Tacoma Dome Station and arriving at Westlake via Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Tacoma and Pacific Science Center is 34 miles. The road distance is 34.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Pacific Science Center without a car is to bus which takes 1h 13m and costs $3.
The bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B to 4th Ave & Pine St takes 53 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Tacoma to Pacific Science Center bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B.
Tacoma to Pacific Science Center train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Tacoma Dome Station.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Pacific Science Center is to bus which takes 1h 13m and costs $3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $29 and takes 1h 31m.
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Pacific Science Center, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B to 4th Ave & Pine St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, Sound Transit operates a train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B to 4th Ave & Pine St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave & Washington St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
King Cab
- Phone
- +1 253-474-8294
- Website
- kingcabnw.com
Fort Lewis Taxi
- Phone
- +1 253-582-3000
- Website
- fortlewistaxi.org
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More Questions & Answers
Tacoma to Pacific Science Center bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at 4th Ave & Pine St station.
Tacoma to Pacific Science Center train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at King Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Pacific Science Center is 35 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Tacoma to Pacific Science Center.
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