The average train between San Francisco and Tacoma takes 21h 54m and the fastest train takes 21h 48m. There is at least one train per day from San Francisco 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 San Francisco and Tacoma. The earliest departure is at 8:41 PM in the evening, and the last departure from San Francisco is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Tacoma at 6:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Lake Merritt and take an average of 21h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from San Francisco station and arriving at Tacoma station via Tacoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 54m.
San Francisco to Tacoma train services, operated by BART, depart from Oakland station.
San Francisco to Tacoma train services, operated by BART, arrive at Tacoma station.
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The distance between San Francisco and Tacoma is 1,053.9 km. The road distance is 1,412 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Tacoma once daily. Tickets cost $280–600 and the journey takes 21h 17m.
