Seattle to Tacoma by ferry
Tacoma lies 40 km (25 mi) south of Seattle, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 40 km (25 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 1 h 13 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Seattle | Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 780,995 | 222,906 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 74 m (243 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Port | Port of Seattle | Port of Tacoma |
| Postal codes | 98101–98199 | 98401–98493 |
Where to book ferries from Seattle to Tacoma
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Staying in Tacoma
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Common questions
How far is Tacoma from Seattle?
40 km (25 mi) in a straight line, south of Seattle; by road roughly 49 km (30 mi).
How long does it take to get from Seattle to Tacoma by ferry?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Seattle and Tacoma?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.