The average train between South Lake Union and Tacoma takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is a train service every few hours from South Lake Union 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.
Trains run hourly between South Lake Union and Tacoma. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Lake Union is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Tacoma at 8:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Int'l Dist/Chinatown and take an average of 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Lake Union to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from South Lake Union station and arriving at Tacoma station via Tacoma Dome Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
South Lake Union to Tacoma train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from King Street Station.
South Lake Union to Tacoma train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Tacoma Dome Station.
The distance between South Lake Union and Tacoma is 42.1 km. The road distance is 67 km.
Sound Transit operates a train from King Street Station to Tacoma Dome Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 55 min. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.