There are 4 ways to get from Tacoma, WA to Seattle by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B to 4th Ave & Madison Stbus 590 / ...
46 min$3Train
- Take the train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Stationtrain S Line
1h 7m$10–24Drive 31.7 mi
- Drive from Tacoma, WA to Seattlecar 31.7 mi
37 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tacoma, WA to Seattletaxi 31.7 mi
37 min$100–130
Tacoma, WA to Seattle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma, WA to Seattle is to bus which costs $3 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma, WA to Seattle is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $5 - $9.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B station and arriving at 4th Ave & Madison St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tacoma Dome Station station and arriving at King Street Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Tacoma, WA and Seattle is 32 miles. The road distance is 31.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma, WA to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 46 min and costs $3.
The bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B to 4th Ave & Madison St takes 46 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Tacoma, WA to Seattle bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B.
Tacoma, WA to Seattle train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Tacoma Dome Station.
The best way to get from Tacoma, WA to Seattle is to bus which takes 46 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $24 and takes 1h 7m.
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B to 4th Ave & Madison St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B to 4th Ave & Madison St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Tacoma Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 253 472 3300
Tacoma City Cab
- Phone
- +1 253 582 8294
Point Defiance Taxi
- Phone
- +1 253 238 7777
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More Questions & Answers
Tacoma, WA to Seattle bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at 4th Ave & Madison St station.
Tacoma, WA to Seattle train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at King Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma, WA to Seattle is 32 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Tacoma, WA to Seattle.
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