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Trip Overview

The average bus between Yelm and Tacoma takes 3h 7m and the fastest bus takes 2h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Yelm 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.

3h 7m
Duration
49 mi
Distance
$9
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 90 bus, line 610 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Yelm Ave at 3rd St to Lacey Transit Center - Bay Ibus bus 90
  2. Take the bus from Lacey Transit Center - Bay G to SR512 Park & Ride - Zone Gbus bus 610
3h 1m
$4–9

Yelm to Tacoma bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Yelm and Tacoma. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Yelm is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Tacoma at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Lacey Transit Center - Bay G and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h 21m • 2 changes

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Intercity TransitIntercity TransitSound Transit2h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Yelm 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 Yelm to Tacoma.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 48.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Yelm Ave at 3rd St to Pacific Ave & S 14th St via Lacey Transit Center - Bay G and SR 512 P&R - Zone J in around 3h 1m.

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