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How to get fromCalifornia to Tacomaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Tacoma by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SMF - SEA
    4h 22m
    $86–392

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union 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
    28h 30m
    $159–319

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    32h 47m
    $350–800

  4. Drive  1,104.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Tacomacar car 1,104.1 mi
    18h 38m
    $202–291

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    4h 32m
    $224–385

  6. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    4h 50m
    $144–384

  7. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    5h 2m
    $170–392

  8. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BUR - SEA
    5h 22m
    $326–488

  9. Line 34 bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, tram, line 574 bus

    1. Take the bus from SW FIRST - McKENZIE to B Shelterbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane FAT - SEA
    3. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Federal Way Downtowntram tram
    4. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to 26th St E & D St Ebus bus
    5h 55m

California to Tacoma by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration28h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 639.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between California, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 28h 30m.

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