There are 9 ways to get from California to Tacoma by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SMF - SEA
4h 3m$83–389Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus 594
28h 30m$172–291Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain Coast Starlight
32h 47m$320–800Drive 1,104.1 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Tacomacar 1,104.1 mi
18h 38m$202–292Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane OAK - SEA
4h 18m$221–382Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SJC - SEA
4h 35m$142–382Fly from San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SFO - SEA
4h 49m$167–389Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane BUR - SEA
5h 8m$323–485Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane FAT - SEA
5h 40m$147–427
California to Tacoma by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Tacoma is to bus which costs $170 - $300 and takes 28h 30m.
The fastest way to get from California to Tacoma is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $80 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Tacoma station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Commerce St Station - Zone G via Sacramento Bus Station and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Tacoma. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32h 47m.
The distance between California and Tacoma is 641 miles. The road distance is 1110.6 miles.
The best way to get from California to Tacoma without a car is to bus which takes 28h 30m and costs $170 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from California to Tacoma, including transfers.
California to Tacoma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Tacoma is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $80 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $300 and takes 28h 30m, you could also train, which costs $320 - $800 and takes 32h 47m.
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.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–470
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–470
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–420
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
California to Tacoma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
California to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Tacoma is 1111 miles. It takes approximately 18h 38m to drive from California to Tacoma.
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