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Trip Overview

The average bus between Tacoma and Nelson takes 21h 48m and the fastest bus takes 21h 47m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Tacoma to Nelson. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

21h 48m
Duration
953 km
Distance
$269
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Tacoma to Nelson bus times

Buses run twice a week between Tacoma and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 6:20 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Tacoma is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Nelson at 5:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St and take an average of 21h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Sound TransitGreyhound USAMountain Man Mikes Bus Service21h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Sound TransitGreyhound USAMountain Man Mikes Bus Service21h 50m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tacoma to Nelson? 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.

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  • Distance: 952.6 km
  • Duration: 21h 48m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Nelson, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Nelson via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle Bus Station, and Vancouver in around 17h 37m.

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