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How far is Tacoma from Seattle?

My friend and I are planning on moving out of Seattle to save some money on rent, but both of us still work in the city. How far is Tacoma from Seattle?

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Shannon Fitzgerald · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Tacoma’s cost of living is substantially lower than Seattle’s so you’ve certainly made a wise choice! The distance from
Tacoma
to
Seattle
is about 34 miles, which usually takes 35 to 60 minutes to drive, depending on traffic.
Of course, the route depends on how you choose to commute:
  • By car: If you take I-5 from Tacoma, it’s a straight shot to Seattle.
  • By bus: The 590 and 594 are probably your best bets to get you between the two cities, but since you’re on the I-5 with other traffic, you’re still looking at a 45-minute commute one-way.
  • By train: The Sounder train takes around an hour one-way, but comes with the perk of Wi-Fi, outlets, and bathrooms.
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