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

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

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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 19m
    $185–376

  2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    5h
    $154–376

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus Greyhound US0500
    27h 50m
    $174–338

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    32h 47m
    $440–900

  5. Drive 1,104.1 mi

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

  6. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    4h 29m
    $278–359

  7. 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 46m
    $168–368

  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 20m
    $320–462

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

    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
    5h 50m

California to Tacoma by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration27h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 640.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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 26th St E & D St E via Sacramento Bus Station and SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 in around 27h 50m.

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