The average bus between Tacoma and Kirkland takes 2h 18m and the fastest bus takes 1h 46m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Tacoma to Kirkland. 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 Tacoma and Kirkland. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Tacoma is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Kirkland at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer at 4th Ave S & S Jackson St and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Tacoma to Kirkland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma to Kirkland. However, there are services departing from Tacoma station and arriving at Kirkland station via 4th Ave S & Jackson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Tacoma to Kirkland bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Commerce St Station - Zone D.
Tacoma to Kirkland bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Central Way & 5th St station.
The distance between Tacoma and Kirkland is 50.8 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Central Way & 5th St via 4th Ave S & S Jackson St, State Route 520 & NE 40th St, and Redmond Technology Station Bay 8 - Bay 8 in around 2h 8m.