The average bus between Santa Monica and Tacoma takes 31h 21m and the fastest bus takes 29h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica and Tacoma. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Tacoma at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Union Station and take an average of 31h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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32h 11m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica station and arriving at Tacoma station via Sacramento Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 21m.
Santa Monica to Tacoma bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Monica to Tacoma bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Commerce St Station - Zone G.
The distance between Santa Monica and Tacoma is 1,508.3 km. The road distance is 1,951 km.
You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 31h 3m.