590 - Tacoma – Seattle

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Exact arrival times may vary due to traffic conditions. Buses may arrive before or after the times shown.

This route doesn't operate on September 12, 2026.

Some routes do not operate on weekends or holidays. Please select a different date.

Stop move Ongoing

The following stop has moved for ST Express 590, ST Express 592, ST Express 594, and ST Express 595: 2nd Ave & Yesler Way (outbound)

In effect: Sep. 8, 3:21 p.m.

Routes: 590, 592, 594 & 595

Get on/off buses at:
2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S (outbound)

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Operating hours

Weekday only

Southbound
First trip: 7:00 a.m.
Last trip: 6:15 p.m.

Northbound
First trip (from Tacoma Dome Station): 3:46 a.m.
Last trip (from Commerce St Station): 8:35 a.m.

Fares

Adult (age 19-64)
$3.00
Low-income adult (ORCA LIFT)
$1.00
Senior/disabled (age 65+ or qualifying disability)
$1.00
Youth (18 and under)
Youth 18 and under ride for free on all Sound Transit services. Learn more and apply for a Free Youth Transit Pass here.

For more information about fares and to see if you qualify for reduced fare programs, visit our Fares page.

Fares

How to pay

Pay as you enter the bus with the following options:

ORCA card - Tap your card on the card reader as you board.
Tap-to-pay - Tap your credit/debit card on the reader before you enter the Fare Paid Zone.
Cash - Pay at the machine when entering the bus through the front door. Bus drivers do not carry change, so you will need exact fare.
Transit GO Ticket app - Tickets may be purchased with credit card in the app. Activate your purchased ticket prior to boarding and show your screen to the bus driver.

Holiday schedule

Labor Day - Sunday
Indigenous People's Day - Weekday
Veteran's Day - Weekday
Thanksgiving Day - Sunday
Day After Thanksgiving - Weekday
Christmas Eve - Weekday
Christmas Day - Sunday
New Year's Eve - Weekday
New Year's Day - Sunday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Weekday
President's Day - Weekday

Holiday service

Lost and found

Pierce Transit operates this route and will most lost and found items for 14 days in the Customer Service Center (Bus Shop) at the Tacoma Dome Station.

You may find out if the Bus Shop has your item by:

Calling customer service at 253-581-8000 or 800-562-8109, select option1, then option 2; weekdays, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Visiting the Bus Shop at Tacoma Dome Station, 505 E. 25th St., Tacoma.; weekdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Lost bicycles are held for approximately 10 days in a secured area at Pierce Transit Headquarters.

When claiming a lost bike, pick up is at Pierce Transit Headquarters, located at 3701 96th St. SW in Lakewood, weekdays between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Lost and found

Bikes and scooters on ST Express

Bikes and scooters on ST Express

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