The average bus between Yelm and Tacoma takes 2h 59m and the fastest bus takes 1h 57m. 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.
Buses run every 2 hours between Yelm and Tacoma. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Yelm is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Tacoma at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Lacey Transit Center - Bay J and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Yelm to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Yelm station and arriving at Tacoma station via Lacey Transit Center - Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Yelm to Tacoma bus services, operated by Intercity Transit, depart from Yelm Ave at 3rd St station.
Yelm to Tacoma bus services, operated by Intercity Transit, arrive at SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G station.
The distance between Yelm and Tacoma is 36.7 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a bus from Yelm Ave at 3rd St to Pacific Ave & S 14th St via Lacey Transit Center - Bay J, Lacey Transit Center - Bay G, and SR 512 P&R - Zone J in around 2h 54m.