There are 6 ways to get from Tacoma to Medina by bus, tram, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to Bus Wy & Lander Stbus 590 / ...
- Take the tram from Sodo to Univ of Washingtontram 1 Line
1h 36m$9Drive 37.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tacoma to Medinacar 37.6 mi
46 min$7–10Train
- Take the train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Stationtrain S Line
1h 46m$19–32Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tacoma to Medinataxi 37.6 mi
46 min$120–150Bus, line 550 bus
- Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave & Washington Stbus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way to Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 12bus 550 / ...
2h 17m$9Line 500 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone B to Federal Way Station Bay 5bus 500 / ...
- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Univ of Washingtontram 1 Line
2h 23m$8
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Medina is to line 500 bus and tram which costs $8 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Medina is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma station to Medina. However, there are services departing from Commerce St Station - Zone D and arriving at NE 12th St & 84th Ave NE via 2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way and Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Tacoma station to Medina. 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 46m.
The distance between Tacoma and Medina is 42 miles. The road distance is 37.8 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Medina without a car is to bus and tram which takes 1h 36m and costs $9.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Tacoma to Medina, including transfers.
Tacoma to Medina bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Commerce St Station - Zone D.
Tacoma to Medina train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Tacoma Dome Station.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Medina is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $18 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 550 bus, which costs $9 and takes 2h 17m.
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Medina, 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 NE 12th St & 84th Ave NE via 4th Ave & Washington St, 2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way, Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 12, and Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 8 in around 2h 17m.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Sodo to Univ of Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
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
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to Univ of Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to Bus Wy & Lander St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave & Washington St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Bus from 2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way to Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 12
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 253-581-8000
- Website
- piercetransit.org
Bus from Commerce St Station - Zone B to Federal Way Station Bay 5
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- piercetransit.org
- Youth 0-18
- $0
- Adult
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Fort Lewis Taxi
- Phone
- +1 253-582-3000
- Website
- fortlewistaxi.org
King Cab
- Phone
- +1 253-474-8294
- Website
- kingcabnw.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tacoma to Medina bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at 4th Ave & Washington St station.
Tacoma to Medina train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at King Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Medina is 38 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Tacoma to Medina.
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