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How to get fromTacoma to West Seattleby bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Tacoma to West Seattle by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, line 50 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to Bus Wy & Lander Stbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from S Lander St & SODO Busway to California Ave SW & SW Spokane Stbus bus 50
    1h 20m
    $6

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Stationtrain train S Line
    1h 32m
    $16–29

  3. Drive 33 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to West Seattlecar car 33 mi
    45 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tacoma to West Seattletaxi taxi 33 mi
    45 min
    $110–140

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  • Distance: 35.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and West Seattle, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to California Ave SW & SW Spokane St via Bus Wy & Lander St and S Lander St & SODO Busway in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, 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.

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