The average bus between Downtown Seattle and Tacoma takes 1h 3m and the fastest bus takes 56 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Downtown Seattle to Tacoma. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Downtown Seattle and Tacoma. The earliest departure is at 3:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Downtown Seattle is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Tacoma at 9:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Seattle station and arriving at Tacoma station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
Downtown Seattle to Tacoma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from 2nd Ave & Seneca St station.
Downtown Seattle to Tacoma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Pacific Ave & S 14th St station.
Book your Downtown Seattle to Tacoma bus tickets online with Jefferson Lines, Sound Transit and 2 other operators.
The distance between Downtown Seattle and Tacoma is 40 km. The road distance is 53 km.
Sound Transit operates a bus from 2nd Ave & Seneca St to Pacific Ave & S 14th St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 56 min. Four other operators also service this route.