There are 5 ways to get from Tacoma to Space Needle by bus, train, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Bus • 59 min
4 alternative options
Train • 1h 21m
Bus via Pacific Ave & S 14th St • 1h 19m
Taxi • 42 min
Drive • 42 min
Tacoma to Space Needle by bus, tram and walk
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Space Needle is to bus which costs $1 - $4 and takes 59 min.
The quickest way to get from Tacoma to Space Needle is to taxi which costs $100 - $130 and takes 42 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pacific Ave & S 14th St and arriving at 4th Ave & Pike St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Tacoma station to Space Needle. However, there are services departing from Tacoma Dome Station and arriving at Seattle center via Int'l Dist/Chinatown Station and Westlake center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Tacoma and Space Needle is 26 miles. The road distance is 34.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Space Needle without a car is to bus which takes 59 min and costs $1 - $4.
It takes approximately 59 min to get from Tacoma to Space Needle, including transfers.
Tacoma to Space Needle bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Pacific Ave & S 14th St station.
Tacoma to Space Needle train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Tacoma Dome Station.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Space Needle is to bus which takes 59 min and costs $1 - $4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $40 and takes 1h 21m.
- Distance: 25.9 miles
- Duration: 59 min
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Space Needle, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B to Olive Wy & 6th Ave every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1 - $4 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, Sound Transit operates a train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $0 - $6 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
- $0 - $6
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Senior/Disabled
- $1
- Youth 6-18
- $2
- Adult
- $4 - $6
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tacoma to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $23 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Business Seat
- $30 - $45
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B to Olive Wy & 6th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $4
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Senior/Disabled
- $1
- Youth 6-18
- $2
- Adult
- $2 - $4
Bus from Pacific Ave & S 14th St to 4th Ave & Pike St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $4
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Senior/Disabled
- $1
- Youth 6-18
- $2
- Adult
- $2 - $4
- 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 Space Needle bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at 4th Ave & Pike St station.
Tacoma to Space Needle train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at King Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Space Needle is 35 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Tacoma to Space Needle.
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