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How to get fromTacoma to Auburnby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Tacoma to Auburn by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Tacoma Dome Station to Auburn Stationtrain train S Line
    28 min
    $3

  2. Line 574 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone A to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4bus bus 574 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 13 to Auburn Transit Center - Bay 2bus bus 181
    44 min
    $6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tacoma to Auburntaxi taxi 13.8 mi
    17 min
    $40–50

  4. Drive 13.8 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Auburncar car 13.8 mi
    17 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 500 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone B to Federal Way Station Bay 5bus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 13 to Auburn Transit Center - Bay 2bus bus 181
    1h 14m
    $5

Tacoma to Auburn by train

Calendar65Weekly Trains
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

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

Sound Transit operates a train from Tacoma Dome Station to Auburn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone A to Auburn Transit Center - Bay 2 via Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4 and Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 13 in around 44 min.

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