There are 4 ways to get from Tacoma to Burlington by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tacoma to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
3h 24m$35–72Bus via Seattle
cheapest- Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Mount Vernon Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0501
4h 4m$13–23Drive 98.4 mi
- Drive from Tacoma to Burlingtoncar 98.4 mi
1h 49m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 7m$24–35
Tacoma to Burlington by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Burlington is to bus via Seattle which costs $13 - $23 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Burlington is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $18 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma station to Burlington. However, there are services departing from Commerce St Station - Zone D and arriving at Burlington Blvd. South of Fairhaven Avenue via Seattle Bus Station and Skagit Station Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Tacoma to Burlington station. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Mount Vernon Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Tacoma and Burlington is 111 miles. The road distance is 98.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Burlington without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Tacoma to Burlington, including transfers.
Tacoma to Burlington bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Commerce St Station - Zone D.
Tacoma to Burlington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Burlington is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus via Seattle, which costs $13 - $23 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Burlington, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Burlington Blvd. South of Fairhaven Avenue via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle Bus Station, Mount Vernon Bus Stop, and Skagit Station Gate 7 in around 4h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave S & Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Mount Vernon Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Tacoma to Burlington bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St station.
Tacoma to Burlington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mount Vernon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Burlington is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Tacoma to Burlington.
There are 100+ hotels available in Burlington.