The average bus between University District and Tacoma takes 1h 45m and the fastest bus takes 1h 24m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from University District 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.
Buses run every 30 minutes between University District and Tacoma. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from University District is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Tacoma at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at 3rd Ave & Pine St and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 31m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from University District 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.
No, there is no direct bus from University District to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from University District station and arriving at Tacoma station via 3rd Ave & Pine St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
University District to Tacoma bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from U District Station - Bay 3.
University District to Tacoma bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at Pacific Ave & S 14th St station.
Book your University District to Tacoma bus tickets online with King County Metro and Sound Transit.
The distance between University District and Tacoma is 46.5 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a bus from U District Station - Bay 3 to Pacific Ave & S 14th St via 3rd Ave & Pine St and Stewart St & 3rd Ave in around 1h 38m.