The average train between Tacoma and South Lake Union takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 59 min. There is a train service every few hours from Tacoma to South Lake Union. 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 Tacoma and South Lake Union. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Tacoma is at 9:58 PM which arrives into South Lake Union at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer at King Street Station and take an average of 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Tacoma to South Lake Union. However, there are services departing from Tacoma station and arriving at South Lake Union station via King Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Tacoma to South Lake Union train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma Dome Station.
Tacoma to South Lake Union train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at King Street Station.
The distance between Tacoma and South Lake Union is 42.1 km. The road distance is 65 km.
Sound Transit operates a train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.