Rome2Rio

How to get fromTacoma to Mount Rainier National Park (MRNP)by bus, taxi, shuttle, or car

Find Transport to Mount Rainier National Park (MRNP)

See all options

There are 2 ways to get from Tacoma to Mount Rainier National Park (MRNP) by bus, taxi, shuttle, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Line 500 bus, line 181 bus, taxi, bus, shuttle

    best
    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 SE 320th St & 122nd Ave SEbus bus 181
    3. Take the taxi from SE 320th St & 122nd Ave SE to Enumclaw-Expo Center Lottaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Enumclaw-Expo Center Lot to Crystal Mountain Parking Lotbus bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Crystal Mountain Parking Lot to Sunrise Visitor Centershuttle bus
    5h 10m
    $114–129

  2. Drive 73.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tacoma to Jackson Visitor Centercar car 73.8 mi
    1h 57m
    $14–20

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tacoma to Mount Rainier National Park (MRNP).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 103.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Mount Rainier National Park (MRNP), WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tacoma to Mount Rainier National Park (MRNP). However, you can take the line 500 bus to Federal Way Station Bay 5, walk to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 13, take the line 181 bus to SE 320th St & 122nd Ave SE, take the taxi to Enumclaw-Expo Center Lot, take the bus to Crystal Mountain Parking Lot, walk to Crystal Mountain Parking Lot, take the shuttle to Sunrise Visitor Center, then walk to Sunrise Visitor Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Tacoma to Jackson Visitor Center in around 1h 57m.

Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London to Edinburgh, 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, and Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.