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Bus Seattle to Tacoma: Trip Overview

Bus Seattle to Tacoma: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$18
Average bus trip duration1h 15m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure7:00 AM
Distance25 miles (40 km)
Latest bus departure5:20 PM

Seattle to Tacoma Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures7
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures7:00AM - 5:20PM
Minimum Price$6
Average Ticket Price$18
Minimum Trip Duration1h
Average Bus Trip Duration1h15m
Distance25 miles (40 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

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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The cheapest trip from Seattle to Tacoma was searched and found on Mar 31, 2024 with a price of $11

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.

About Bus Travel

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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time1h 15mAvg Price$18Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time45mAvg Price$19Daily 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 Seattle

You can also go to Tacoma by train

Train from Seattle to Tacoma

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