Tacoma to Seattle by ferry
Seattle lies 40 km (25 mi) north of Tacoma, 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.
| Tacoma | Seattle | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 222,906 | 780,995 |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Port | Port of Tacoma | Port of Seattle |
| Postal codes | 98401–98493 | 98101–98199 |
Where to book ferries from Tacoma to Seattle
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Staying in Seattle
Our booking partner lists 661 places to stay in Seattle. Of the 466 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (198), and 8 are five-star. Across 148 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 150,199 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Seattle from Tacoma?
40 km (25 mi) in a straight line, north of Tacoma; by road roughly 49 km (30 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tacoma to Seattle 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 Tacoma and Seattle?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where can I stay in Seattle?
Our booking partner lists 661 places to stay in Seattle, bookable on this site.
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.