What is the cheapest way to get from Seattle to Tumwater?

The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Tumwater is to bus and line 600 bus which costs $5 - $9 and takes 2h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Seattle to Tumwater?

The fastest way to get from Seattle to Tumwater is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Seattle and Tumwater?

No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Tumwater. However, there are services departing from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way and arriving at Capitol Blvd at Linwood Ave via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G and Olympia Transit Center - Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Seattle to Tumwater?

The distance between Seattle and Tumwater is 69 miles. The road distance is 62.8 miles.

How do I travel from Seattle to Tumwater without a car?

The best way to get from Seattle to Tumwater without a car is to bus and line 600 bus which takes 2h 43m and costs $5 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Seattle to Tumwater?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Seattle to Tumwater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seattle to Tumwater bus from?

Seattle to Tumwater bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way station.

Where does the Seattle to Tumwater bus arrive?

Seattle to Tumwater bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at SR 512 P&R - Zone I station.

Can I drive from Seattle to Tumwater?

Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Tumwater is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Seattle to Tumwater.

Where can I stay near Tumwater?

There are 66+ hotels available in Tumwater.

Seattle to Tumwater - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 600 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Seattle to Tumwater by bus, train, or car

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Bus, line 600 bus
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1. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G to Olympia Transit Center - Bay Mbus 600 / ...
2h 43m
$5–9
Train, bus
1. Take the train from King Street Station to Tacoma Dome Stationtrain S Line
2. Take the bus from Tacoma to Olympiabus FlixBus 2120
3h 1m
$18–37
Drive 62.5 mi
1. Drive from Seattle to Tumwatercar 62.5 mi
1h 11m
$12–17

Seattle to Tumwater by bus

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2h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 68.7 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Capitol Blvd at Linwood Ave via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia Transit Center - Bay M, and Olympia Transit Center - Bay E in around 2h 43m.

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