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

The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Kirkland is to bus and line 545 bus and line 245 bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 5m.

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 Market St & 8th Ave via NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Tacoma and Kirkland?

No, there is no direct train from Tacoma station to Kirkland. However, there are services departing from Tacoma Dome Station and arriving at Univ of Washington via Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Tacoma to Kirkland?

The distance between Tacoma and Kirkland is 52 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 train which takes 1h 45m and costs $16 - $29.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m 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 do I catch the Tacoma to Kirkland train from?

Tacoma to Kirkland train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Tacoma Dome Station.

Train or bus from Tacoma to Kirkland?

The best way to get from Tacoma to Kirkland is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $16 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus and line 255 bus, which costs $9 and takes 1h 47m.

Where does the Tacoma to Kirkland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tacoma to Kirkland train arrive?

Tacoma to Kirkland train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at King Street 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 1381+ hotels available in Kirkland.

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

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

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best
1. Take the train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Stationtrain S Line
1h 45m
$16–28
Bus, line 545 bus, line 245 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from 4th Ave S & S Jackson St to State Route 520 & NE 40th Stbus 545 / ...
3. Take the bus from Redmond Technology Station Bay 8 - Bay 8 to Central Way & 5th Stbus 245
2h 5m
$6
Bus, line 255 bus
1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Lander Stbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 to Market St & 8th Avebus 255
1h 47m
$9
Drive 40.5 mi
1. Drive from Tacoma to Kirklandcar 40.5 mi
50 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tacoma to Kirklandtaxi 40.5 mi
50 min
$130–170
Line 500 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone B to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 5bus 500 / ...
2. Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Univ of Washingtontram 1 Line
2h 31m
$8

Tacoma to Kirkland by train, tram, and bus

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1h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 51.7 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Market St & 8th Ave via Bus Wy & Lander St, Sodo, Univ of Washington, and NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 in around 1h 47m.

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