The average bus between Seattle and Tacoma, WA takes 50 min and the fastest bus takes 47 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Seattle to Tacoma, WA. 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 Seattle and Tacoma, WA. The earliest departure is at 3:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Seattle is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Tacoma, WA at 12:43 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seattle station and arriving at Tacoma, WA station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Seattle to Tacoma, WA bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way station.
Seattle to Tacoma, WA bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E.
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The distance between Seattle and Tacoma, WA is 41.2 km. The road distance is 50 km.
Sound Transit operates a bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 47 min. Three other operators also service this route.