What is the distance between Seattle and Tacoma?

Seattle and Tacoma are 26 miles (42 km) apart.

Bus Seattle to Tacoma from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Seattle to Tacoma on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Greyhound Station	1h	5:40pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
Bus	5:05pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	35m	5:40pm	Tacoma	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	1h 15m	4:35pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Seattle King Street Station	1h	7:35pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	45m	4:35pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Seattle (Bus Station)	45m	7:35pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	1h 50m	4:35pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Tacoma on November 14
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	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	45m	4:35pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	7:25am	International District. (6th Ave S & S Lane St)	1h 15m	8:40am	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	7:00am	University of Washington	1h 40m	8:40am	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	1h 50m	4:35pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Tacoma on November 15
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	3:45am	Seattle King Street Station	1h	4:45am	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	45m	4:35pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Seattle King Street Station	1h	7:35pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	7:25am	International District. (6th Ave S & S Lane St)	1h 15m	8:40am	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Seattle (Bus Station)	45m	4:45am	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Tacoma on November 16
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
Bus	5:05pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	35m	5:40pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	7:25am	International District. (6th Ave S & S Lane St)	1h 15m	8:40am	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	7:00am	University of Washington	1h 40m	8:40am	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Tacoma on November 17
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
Bus	5:05pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	35m	5:40pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	7:25am	International District. (6th Ave S & S Lane St)	1h 15m	8:40am	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	7:00am	University of Washington	1h 40m	8:40am	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Tacoma on November 18
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
Bus	5:05pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	35m	5:40pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	7:25am	International District. (6th Ave S & S Lane St)	1h 15m	8:40am	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	7:00am	University of Washington	1h 40m	8:40am	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Tacoma on November 19
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
Bus	5:05pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	35m	5:40pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	7:25am	International District. (6th Ave S & S Lane St)	1h 15m	8:40am	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	7:00am	University of Washington	1h 40m	8:40am	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Tacoma on November 20
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
Bus	5:05pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	35m	5:40pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	7:25am	International District. (6th Ave S & S Lane St)	1h 15m	8:40am	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	7:00am	University of Washington	1h 40m	8:40am	Tacoma	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Seattle to Tacoma

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Tacoma. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

1hAverage Duration

25 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $28	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $33	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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.

Northwestern

5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

Amtrak

4/55,583 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Seattle to Tacoma by bus

What is the distance between Seattle and Tacoma?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

$8

11/12

$8

Today

$8

11/14

$8

11/15

$8

11/16

$8

11/17

$8

11/18

$7

The cheapest trip from Seattle to Tacoma was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $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 $7 to $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 $7 which is on 2025-11-18.

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.