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

The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Yakima is to bus via Ellensburg which costs $21 - $35 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tacoma to Yakima?

The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Yakima is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Tacoma and Yakima?

No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma station to Yakima. However, there are services departing from Commerce St Station - Zone D and arriving at Yakima via Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Tacoma to Yakima?

The distance between Tacoma and Yakima is 177 miles. The road distance is 136.7 miles.

How do I travel from Tacoma to Yakima without a car?

The best way to get from Tacoma to Yakima without a car is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $25 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Tacoma to Yakima, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tacoma to Yakima bus from?

Tacoma to Yakima bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Commerce St Station - Zone D.

Bus or fly from Tacoma to Yakima?

The best way to get from Tacoma to Yakima is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $25 - $50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $430 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Tacoma to Yakima bus arrive?

Tacoma to Yakima bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St station.

Can I drive from Tacoma to Yakima?

Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Yakima is 137 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Tacoma to Yakima.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tacoma to Yakima?

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Where can I stay near Yakima?

There are 43+ hotels available in Yakima.

Tacoma to Yakima - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Tacoma to Yakima by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Yakimabus Greyhound US0550
4h 42m
$25–48
Bus via Ellensburg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tacoma to Ellensburgbus Nwl 739 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St to Transit Centerbus 11
5h 40m
$22–34
Drive 135.9 mi
1. Drive from Tacoma to Yakimacar 135.9 mi
3h 7m
$25–36
Fly to Yakima Air Terminal Airport
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM)plane SEA - YKM
4h 27m
$124–424
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Stationtrain S Line
2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Yakimabus Greyhound US0550
5h 1m
$35–71
Fly to Tri-Cities Airport, bus
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane SEA - PSC
2. Take the bus from Pasco to Yakima Air Terminalbus
4h 58m
$148–383

Tacoma to Yakima by bus

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4h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 175.7 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Yakima via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St and Seattle Bus Station in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM) twice daily.

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