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How to get fromBakersfield to Tacomaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Tacoma by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BFL - SEA
    5h 44m
    $110–444

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus 594
    26h 5m
    $166–331

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    34h 42m
    $366–817

  4. Drive  998.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Tacomacar car 998.2 mi
    17h
    $183–264

Bakersfield to Tacoma by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration26h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 872.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 26h 5m.

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