The average train between Palo Alto and Tacoma takes 23h 20m and the fastest train takes 23h 19m. There is at least one train per day from Palo Alto 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.
Trains run once daily between Palo Alto and Tacoma. The earliest departure is at 7:17 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Tacoma at 6:38 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 23h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Tacoma station via Tacoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 20m.
Palo Alto to Tacoma train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Jose station.
Palo Alto to Tacoma train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Tacoma station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Tacoma is 1,091.2 km. The road distance is 1,485 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Tacoma once daily. Tickets cost $500–800 and the journey takes 22h 40m.
