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Trip Overview

The average bus between Tumwater and Tacoma takes 2h 10m and the fastest bus takes 1h 30m. There is a bus service every few hours from Tumwater 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.

2h 10m
Duration
36 mi
Distance
$9
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Tumwater to Tacoma bus times

Buses run hourly between Tumwater and Tacoma. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tumwater is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Tacoma at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Olympia Transit Center - Bay E and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit1h 33m • 2 changes
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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit1h 34m • 2 changes
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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h • 2 changes
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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit1h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitPierce Transit2h 19m • 2 changes
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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitPierce Transit2h 4m • 2 changes
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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit1h 51m • 2 changes
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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitPierce Transit2h 19m • 2 changes
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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitPierce Transit2h 4m • 2 changes
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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit1h 51m • 2 changes
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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitPierce Transit2h 19m • 2 changes
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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitPierce Transit2h 4m • 2 changes
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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit1h 51m • 2 changes
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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h • 2 changes
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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit1h 59m • 2 changes
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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit1h 59m • 2 changes
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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h • 2 changes
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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitPierce Transit2h 19m • 2 changes
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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitPierce Transit2h 4m • 2 changes
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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit1h 51m • 2 changes
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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit1h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tumwater to Tacoma? 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.

Map of how to get from Tumwater to Tacoma.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 35.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Tumwater, WA, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Capitol Blvd at Linwood Ave to Pacific Ave & S 14th St via Olympia Transit Center - Bay E, Olympia Transit Center - Bay M, and SR 512 P&R - Zone J in around 1h 53m.

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