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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.
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Seattle to Tacoma Buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Departures | 7 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 7:00AM - 5:20PM |
Minimum Price | $6 |
Average Ticket Price | $18 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 1h |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 1h15m |
Distance | 25 miles (40 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | FlixBus, Greyhound |
Frequently asked questions for your trip Seattle - Tacoma
Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Both are practical and eco-friendly ways to travel to Tacoma. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.
Traveling from Seattle to Tacoma takes around 1h 15m on average, but you can get there in as little as 1h with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 26 miles (42 km) that separate the two cities.
Seattle and Tacoma are 26 miles (42 km) apart.
About 7 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses from Seattle to Tacoma can differ depending on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Seattle to Tacoma as effortless as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.
The bus service operates from 7:00 AM for the initial departure and runs until 5:20 PM for the final departure.
If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, pick the bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $14.
The bus ticket costs $18 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $14 to $26, so it's good to do your research before booking.
Yes, a day trip from Seattle to Tacoma is definitely doable. The total travel time for the round-trip is about 2h. So you'll have plenty of time to discover Tacoma before making your way back to Seattle.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Seattle to Tacoma, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $11 to $13 for a bus ticket from Seattle to Tacoma based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2024-03-31.
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Bus Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Seattle to Tacoma.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Seattle to Tacoma, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Seattle to Tacoma will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Seattle to Tacoma.
Did you know?
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
What's the cheapest way to go from Seattle to Tacoma?
Vehicle Type | Travel Time | Avg Price | Daily Departures |
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Vehicle TypeBus | Travel Time1h 15m | Avg Price$18 | Daily Departures7 |
Vehicle TypeTrain | Travel Time45m | Avg Price$19 | Daily Departures7 |
The best way to travel between Seattle and Tacoma is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $18 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $14. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Tacoma, choose the bus, as it will take you from Seattle to Tacoma in about 45m - that's the fastest way to get there!
Will you be returning to Seattle by bus?
Bus from Tacoma to SeattleYou can also go to Tacoma by train
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