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bus lines3
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About Tacoma

Tacoma has seen some hard times in recent years, but the city is receiving many new revival attempts, turning it into a charming town with its own unique attractions. For those interested in the history of the city, as well as the creativity of its residents, head towards the Museum District, which houses numerous interesting museums such as the Tacoma Art Museum and the Washington State History Museum. While in the area, don’t miss out on the chance to marvel at the architectural ingenuity of the Bridge of Glass. If you wish to enjoy a bit of outdoor air, diving into the cold water of American Lake in Lakewood in the morning is bound to make you happy.

Seafood has always been among Tacoma’s finest offerings, and the best place to enjoy these dishes is Duke’s Chowder House, which features a bay view. For a more exquisite taste, head over to Indochine, a pan-Asian restaurant featuring mouth watering dishes.

The main bus station and the Amtrak train station in Tacoma are both located on Puyallup Ave near downtown, just a few blocks from each other. Tacoma is served by Amtrak’s Cascades and Coast Starlight lines. The city’s main airport is Seattle–Tacoma International and it sits 22 miles north of the city.

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Bus Terminal - 510 Puyallup Ave  - TACGLI-0

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Bus Terminal - 510 Puyallup Ave  - TACGLI-1

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Located not far from the city’s Amtrak Station, the Bus Terminal at 510 Puyallup Ave in Tacoma provides intercity bus services from Greyhound and Amtrak Thruway. The bus station is a part of the larger Tacoma Dome Station complex and offers plenty of parking spaces in the connected Park and Ride. An information desk and restrooms are available inside the bus terminal, and the terminal connects to Freighthouse Square, an indoor shopping mall inside a 1909 railroad building. The bus terminal downtown is a short walk to the Tacoma Dome, several restaurants and bars, and LeMay - America’s Car Museum.

Popular bus stations in Tacoma:

  • 2499 E G St & Puyallup Ave

  • Tacoma Bus Station

  • Bus Terminal - 510 Puyallup Ave

What bus companies travel to Tacoma, Washington?

Located in Washington, Tacoma is accessible by bus from 9 other cities. You can choose from 33 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Tacoma on Wanderu. FlixBus US usually has the most buses on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Tacoma are also available..

Bus companies serving Tacoma

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US966h 43m€44.50
Northwestern Stage Lines354h 52m€53.06
Amtrak Thruway106h 15m€61.46
  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment.

  • Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities.

Which bus carrier has the best service to Tacoma?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Tacoma by bus with BoltBus giving them a 5 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that BoltBus had the most comfortable bus service to Tacoma taking into account the seats and amenities that BoltBus offers. They rate BoltBus a 4 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Tacoma punctually, travelers suggest that BoltBus has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to Tacoma, rating them a 4.5 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

€9.23 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Tacoma, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Tacoma. In the last month, buses from Seattle to Tacoma had the lowest average price at €9.69. The bus from SeaTac to Tacoma also tends to start at relatively low prices.

The busiest bus station in Tacoma is 2499 E G St & Puyallup Ave. There are several other active stations in addition to this main station. The most popular bus stations in Tacoma are:

  • 2499 E G St & Puyallup Ave
  • Tacoma Bus Station
  • Bus Terminal - 510 Puyallup Ave
Tacoma ranks number 12 among most popular bus destinations in the region. It also ranks number 307 in United States. Tacoma ranks number 6 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Tacoma via bus service. On average 28 direct daily bus trips serve Tacoma.
The population of Tacoma is 207948. Tacoma ranks number 5 in terms of population in Washington and number 139 in all of United States.
Bus tickets to Tacoma range from €9 for a short trip to Tacoma, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Tacoma starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Tacoma can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €20.
People who take the bus to Tacoma are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a bus last minute make taking a bus to Tacoma easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest bus station to the city center of Tacoma is Bus Terminal - 510 Puyallup Ave, located just 1.2 miles away. Select Bus Terminal - 510 Puyallup Ave as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Tacoma. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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