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How to get fromSeattle, WA to Tacomaby train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle, WA to Tacoma by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from King Street Station to Tacoma Dome Stationtrain train S Line
    55 min
    $12–26

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus bus 590 / ...
    57 min
    $3

  3. Drive 33.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle, WA to Tacomacar car 33.4 mi
    40 min
    $7–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Seattle, WA to Tacomataxi taxi 33.4 mi
    40 min
    $110–140

  5. Bus via Tacoma Greyhound

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Tacoma Greyhoundbus bus Spokane
    1h
    $8–45

  6. Bus via Tacoma (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Tacomabus bus FlixBus 2110
    1h 21m
    $5–9

Seattle, WA to Tacoma by train

Calendar114Weekly Trains
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.4 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

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

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. Alternatively, Sound Transit operates a bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Pacific Ave & S 14th St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 53 min.

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