The cheapest and fastest trains from Seattle, WA to Tacoma, WA
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
43 m
Average duration
45 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Seattle, WA to Tacoma, WA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Seattle, WA to Tacoma, WA will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 7 trains that leave Seattle, WA for Tacoma, WA every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare coach and train for Seattle, WA to Tacoma, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Seattle, WA to Tacoma, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 40 km
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Seattle, WA to Tacoma, WA train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:10 Seattle, WA | 0h47 | 14:57 Tacoma, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:55 Seattle, WA | 0h45 | 16:40 Tacoma, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:10 Seattle, WA | 0h45 | 19:55 Tacoma, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Seattle, WA to Tacoma, WA
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 07:10 |
Last train 21:58 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Seattle, WA to Tacoma, WA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Seattle, WA and Tacoma, WA from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Seattle, WA to Tacoma, WA train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Seattle, WA and Tacoma, WA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with several parking lots and garages in the vicinity.
- The London Plane
- Salumi
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
- The Arctic Club Seattle - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
- Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and Sounder trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Light Rail: Link Light Rail at International District/Chinatown Station
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station with designated spots for Amtrak passengers.
- The Melting Pot
- Pacific Grill
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- Hotel Murano
- Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and Sounder trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Light Rail: Tacoma Link
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