How much is the bus ticket from Seattle to Tacoma?

The cheapest bus tickets from Seattle to Tacoma start from $17. The average price for this route is around $21. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Seattle to Tacoma?

The average bus travel time from Seattle to Tacoma is 1h, covering a distance of 25 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 30m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Seattle to Tacoma route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Northwestern , Amtrak .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Seattle to Tacoma?

The earliest bus departs from Seattle to Tacoma at 3:45am. And the latest bus departs at 6:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Seattle to Tacoma?

A bus trip from Seattle to Tacoma generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Seattle to Tacoma?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Seattle to Tacoma?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Seattle to Tacoma?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Seattle to Tacoma?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Northwestern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Seattle to Tacoma from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Seattle to Tacoma on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Greyhound Station	1h	5:40pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	30m	8:40am	Tacoma	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Greyhound Station	1h	8:40am	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Seattle King Street Station	1h	7:35pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Greyhound Station	1h	9:10am	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Tacoma on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Greyhound Station	1h	5:40pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	30m	8:40am	Tacoma	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Greyhound Station	1h	8:40am	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Seattle King Street Station	1h	7:35pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	1h 15m	4:35pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Tacoma on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Greyhound Station	1h	5:40pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	30m	8:40am	Tacoma	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Greyhound Station	1h	8:40am	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	1h 15m	4:35pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	45m	4:35pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Tacoma on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Greyhound Station	1h	5:40pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	30m	8:40am	Tacoma	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Greyhound Station	1h	8:40am	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	1h 15m	4:35pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	45m	4:35pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Tacoma on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Greyhound Station	1h	8:40am	Tacoma	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	30m	8:40am	Tacoma	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	1h 15m	4:35pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Greyhound Station	1h	5:40pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	45m	4:35pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Tacoma on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Greyhound Station	1h	5:40pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	30m	8:40am	Tacoma	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Greyhound Station	1h	8:40am	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	1h 15m	4:35pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	45m	4:35pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Tacoma on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Greyhound Station	1h	8:40am	Tacoma	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	30m	8:40am	Tacoma	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	1h 15m	4:35pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Greyhound Station	1h	5:40pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	45m	4:35pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Tacoma on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Greyhound Station	1h	5:40pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	30m	8:40am	Tacoma	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Greyhound Station	1h	8:40am	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Seattle King Street Station	1h	7:35pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	1h 15m	4:35pm	Tacoma	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:23 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Seattle to Tacoma

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Tacoma. The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

1hAverage Duration

25 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $42	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$22 - $47	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,485 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Northwestern

4/54 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

Amtrak

4/55,618 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Seattle to Tacoma by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Seattle to Tacoma?
The cheapest bus tickets from Seattle to Tacoma start from $17. The average price for this route is around $21. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Seattle to Tacoma?
The average bus travel time from Seattle to Tacoma is 1h, covering a distance of 25 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Seattle to Tacoma route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Northwestern, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Seattle to Tacoma?
The earliest bus departs from Seattle to Tacoma at 3:45am. And the latest bus departs at 6:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Seattle to Tacoma?
A bus trip from Seattle to Tacoma generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Seattle to Tacoma?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Seattle to Tacoma?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Seattle to Tacoma?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Seattle to Tacoma?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Northwestern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-28

$11

11-29

$15

Today

$20

12-01

$13

12-02

$11

12-03

$10

12-04

$9

12-05

$11

The cheapest trip from Seattle to Tacoma was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $9

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 $9 to $37 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 $9 which is on 2025-12-04.

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.