The average bus between Oakland and Tacoma takes 24h 46m and the fastest bus takes 23h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oakland to Tacoma. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Oakland and Tacoma. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oakland is at 1:40 PM which arrives into Tacoma at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Sacramento Bus Station and take an average of 24h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Oakland to Tacoma? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Oakland station and arriving at Tacoma station via Sacramento Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 46m.
Oakland to Tacoma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Tacoma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Commerce St Station - Zone G.
Book your Oakland to Tacoma bus tickets online with Greyhound USA and Sound Transit.
The distance between Oakland and Tacoma is 1,050.7 km. The road distance is 1,405 km.
You can take a bus from Oakland to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 21h 20m.