Commute from Tacoma to Bellevue
Driving wins at 8 AM: about 74 minutes versus 117 by transit.
| Mode | Time at 8 AM | Distance | Typical route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving | 1h 14m | 36.3 mi | I-5 N and I-405 N |
| Transit | 1h 57m | 43.2 mi | — |
Weekday morning peak (Tuesday 8 AM departure), Google Maps traffic data. Times checked August 2026.
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Tacoma is the deep-value play 33 miles south: Sounder trains and the 590-series express buses beat I-5's worst, but an 8 AM drive to Seattle is honest work.
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