Tacoma T Line Travel Times

One of the greatest benefits of the Tacoma T Line is how quickly it connects destinations throughout the city. Most trips along the line take only a few minutes, making it easy to explore multiple neighborhoods in a single outing.

14 minEnd-to-end ride
$2Standard fare
FreeYouth 18 & under
3–5 minWalk to many spots

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4 min
Tacoma Dome Station → Union Station
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Approximate Travel Times

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FromToTravel Time
Tacoma Dome Station Union Station 4 min
Tacoma Dome Station Theater District 6 min
Tacoma Dome Station Hilltop District 10 min
Tacoma Dome Station St. Joseph Station 14 min
Union Station Theater District 2 min
Theater District Hilltop District 4 min
Hilltop District St. Joseph Station 4 min

A Day in Tacoma

Imagine arriving at Tacoma Dome Station. Here is one way to spend the day — all connected by a short T Line ride and a pleasant walk.

10:00 AM

Visit a museum near Union Station

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12:00 PM

Lunch in Downtown Tacoma

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2:00 PM

Explore local shops and galleries

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5:00 PM

Dinner in Hilltop

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7:30 PM

Attend a performance in the Theater District

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Walking Distances

Many destinations are located within a 3-to-5-minute walk from T Line stations. Tap a category to explore what’s nearby:

Why This Matters

$2 fareStandard adult ride across Tacoma neighborhoods.
$1 ORCA LIFTReduced fare for eligible riders.
Youth ride freeAges 18 and under pay nothing.

A small fare can connect residents and visitors to multiple Tacoma neighborhoods in less than 15 minutes. The result is greater mobility, more foot traffic, stronger support for local businesses, and increased opportunities for residents to experience everything Tacoma has to offer.

Link Tacoma Vision

In less than 15 minutes, riders can travel from the Tacoma Dome to Hilltop, discovering restaurants, shopping, arts, culture, healthcare services, and community destinations along the way. The T Line transforms Tacoma from a collection of separate districts into one connected city.

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