Route 3 Lakewood – Tacoma

Route 3 Lakewood – Tacoma

Lakewood TCCommerce St Station

On Detour

Construction Detour

Effective Monday, July 14, 2025 through Early 2026

Due to a long-term construction project, all Route 3 bus stops in both directions on South Tacoma Way between Pine Street and M Street are closed. The current estimated end time for this project is the first quarter of 2026.

Catch the Route 3 on detour at:

  • Route 57 Bus Stops on Pine Street between South Tacoma Way and Center Street
  • Temporary Bus Stop located on Center Street & Wilkeson Street

To Commerce St Station

From Pine St & S Tacoma Way, bus will:

  • Continue on Pine Street
  • Right on Center Street
  • Resume Route

To Lakewood Transit Center

From Center St & M St, bus will:

  • Continue on Center Street
  • Left on Pine Street
  • Resume Route

Additional Route Information

Watch the Route

How to Ride the Bus

Plan Your Trip.

Pierce Transit Customer Service staff are happy to help you plan your bus trip. You can also use Pierce Transit’s Trip Planner to plan your trip from beginning to end. Enter your information, then click the Plan My Trip button and you have a trip plan! You may print the plan and take it with you.

Pay Your Fare.

Pierce Transit offers multiple payment methods onboard its buses. You can use exact cash for single fares or purchase an All Day Pass directly from the farebox. The ORCA card and app provide savings and convenience, with support from Customer Service for pass selection. Or, use Transit app to pay local Pierce Transit fares right from your phone.

Enjoy the Ride.

Be sure to arrive at your stop at least 5 minutes early. You may ask the operator to announce your stop if you are unsure where you need to get off the bus. Watch the reader to see where you are along the route. When your stop is announced pull the cord to trigger the bus stop request.

phone app

Plan your trip. Pay your fare. All with one app.

Pierce Transit customers can download Transit to buy mobile tickets and passes!