What is the cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Kirkland?

The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Kirkland is to line 500 bus and tram which costs $8 and takes 2h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tacoma to Kirkland?

The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Kirkland is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Tacoma and Kirkland?

No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma station to Kirkland. However, there are services departing from Commerce St Station - Zone D and arriving at Central Way & 5th St via 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way and Redmond Technology Station Bay 8 - Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Tacoma to Kirkland?

The distance between Tacoma and Kirkland is 46 miles. The road distance is 40.8 miles.

How do I travel from Tacoma to Kirkland without a car?

The best way to get from Tacoma to Kirkland without a car is to bus and tram and line 255 bus which takes 1h 46m and costs $9.

How long does it take to get from Tacoma to Kirkland?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Tacoma to Kirkland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tacoma to Kirkland bus from?

Tacoma to Kirkland bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Commerce St Station - Zone D.

Where does the Tacoma to Kirkland bus arrive?

Tacoma to Kirkland bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St station.

Can I drive from Tacoma to Kirkland?

Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Kirkland is 41 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Tacoma to Kirkland.

Where can I stay near Kirkland?

There are 1483+ hotels available in Kirkland.

Tacoma to Kirkland - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, and line 255 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Tacoma to Kirkland by bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, tram, line 255 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to Bus Wy & Lander Stbus 590 / ...
2. Take the tram from Sodo to Univ of Washingtontram
3. Take the bus from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 to Market St & 8th Avebus 255
1h 46m
$9
Drive 40.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tacoma to Kirklandcar 40.5 mi
50 min
$8–11
Train, line 255 bus
1. Take the train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Stationtrain S Line
2. Take the bus from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 to 108th Ave NE & NE 68th Stbus 255
1h 48m
$19–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tacoma to Kirklandtaxi 40.5 mi
50 min
$130–170
Bus, line 545 bus
1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way to State Route 520 & NE 40th Stbus 545
2h 10m
$9
Line 500 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone B to Federal Way Station Bay 5bus 500 / ...
2. Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Univ of Washingtontram 1 Line
2h 33m
$8

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Distance: 45.9 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Central Way & 5th St via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way, State Route 520 & NE 40th St, and Redmond Technology Station Bay 8 - Bay 8 in around 2h 10m.

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