The average bus between Tacoma and Yelm takes 2h 57m and the fastest bus takes 1h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tacoma to Yelm. 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 3 hours between Tacoma and Yelm. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Tacoma is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Yelm at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Tacoma to Yelm? 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 Yelm. However, there are services departing from Tacoma station and arriving at Yelm station via Lacey Transit Center - Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Tacoma to Yelm bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G station.
Tacoma to Yelm bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Yelm Ave at 3rd St station.
The distance between Tacoma and Yelm is 36.7 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone G to Yelm Ave at 3rd St via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G and Lacey Transit Center - Bay D in around 2h 56m.