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How to get fromTacoma to Seattle Airport (PAE)by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, bus, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Tacoma to Seattle Airport (PAE) by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, bus, or tram

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    3h 7m
    $24–54

  2. Bus via Seattle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Howell St & 9th Avebus bus 594 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Howell St & 9th Ave to Everett Stationbus bus 510 / ...
    4h 4m
    $7–13

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Everett, WAbus bus Tacoma
    3h 33m
    $15–56

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Tacoma to Seattle-PAErideshare rideshare 57.2 mi
    1h 8m

  5. Drive 57.2 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Seattle Airport (PAE)car car 57.2 mi
    1h 8m
    $11–16

  6. Line 500 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone B to Federal Way Station Bay 5bus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Lynnwood City Centertram tram 1 Line
    3h 56m
    $8–17

Tacoma to Seattle Airport (PAE) by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Seattle Airport (PAE), USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Everett Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Everett, WA once daily. Tickets cost $13–45 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.

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