WA → WA · about 90 miles
Ellensburg to Tacoma bus schedule
Northwestern Stage Lines runs 14 direct buses a week from Ellensburg to Tacoma. The fastest takes 3 hours 10 minutes; the first bus leaves at 1:20 AM and the last at 11:50 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 3h 10m
- First bus
- 1:20 AM
- Last bus
- 11:50 AM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Ellensburg (Central Washington University) and arrives at Tacoma. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:20 AM New | 4:45 AM | 3h 25m | Daily | Northwestern Stage Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 11:50 AM | 3:00 PM | 3h 10m | Daily | Northwestern Stage Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Ellensburg Where you get off in Tacoma The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Ellensburg
Where the bus stops in Tacoma
- Tacoma G St & Puyallup Ave Map of Tacoma G St & Puyallup Ave (Google Maps)
Return trip: Tacoma to Ellensburg
Questions
How long is the bus from Ellensburg to Tacoma?
The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours 10 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Ellensburg to Tacoma?
The earliest departure is at 1:20 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:50 AM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Ellensburg to Tacoma?
Northwestern Stage Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Ellensburg?
Buses to Tacoma leave from Ellensburg (Central Washington University).