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Next departures

Next departures from Seattle to Tacoma on 17 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Greyhound Station
TacomaCheapest
FlixBus
Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)
TacomaFastest
FlixBus
Greyhound Station
TacomaNo tags
FlixBus
Greyhound Station
TacomaNo tags
FlixBus
Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)
TacomaNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Seattle to Tacoma

Bus
Average priceUS$12 - US$29Average duration1h
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$15 - US$33Average duration45m
4kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Seattle to Tacoma

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Tacoma. The journey takes about 45 minutes and with fares starting at just US$15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day
45mAverage duration
US$15Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Seattle to Tacoma: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$15
Average bus trip duration1h
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure03:45
Distance25 miles
Latest bus departure18:50

Seattle to Tacoma Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Seattle - Tacoma

  1. What's the distance between Seattle and Tacoma by coach?

    The journey from Seattle to Tacoma by coach covers an approximate distance of 26 miles (42 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Seattle to Tacoma without a car?

    The best way to go from Seattle to Tacoma without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
14/09
US$17
15/09
US$7
Today
US$7
17/09
US$7
18/09
US$7
19/09
US$7
20/09
US$7
21/09
US$7
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Seattle to Tacoma was searched and found on 16 Sept 2025 with a price of US$7

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 US$7 to US$24 for a bus ticket from Seattle to Tacoma based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$7, which is on 2025-09-17.

Usually Northwestern will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling 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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Seattle to Tacoma will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

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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!

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What's the cheapest way to go from Seattle to Tacoma?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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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