There are 7 ways to get from Castro Valley to Tacoma by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or shuttle
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 Oakland International Airport
best- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane OAK - SEA
4h 15m$221–383Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Oakland 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
22h 45m$130–219Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Tacomatrain Coast Starlight
22h 48m$224–505Drive 781 mi
- Drive from Castro Valley to Tacomacar 781 mi
13h 29m$143–206BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly, line 574 bus
- Take the subway from Castro Valley to West Oaklandsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SFO - SEA
- Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to 26th St E & D St Ebus
5h 8m$170–395BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, line 574 bus
- Take the subway from Hayward to Milpitassubway
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SJC - SEA
- Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to 26th St E & D St Ebus
5h 7m$144–385Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airport
- Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane STS - SEA
6h 56m$188–489
Castro Valley to Tacoma by subway and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castro Valley to Tacoma is to bus which costs $130 - $220 and takes 22h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Castro Valley to Tacoma is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $220 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Castro Valley to Tacoma station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Commerce St Station - Zone G via Sacramento Bus Station and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Castro Valley to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Castro Valley and arriving at Tacoma via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 48m.
The distance between Castro Valley and Tacoma is 708 miles. The road distance is 785.6 miles.
The best way to get from Castro Valley to Tacoma without a car is to bus which takes 22h 45m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Castro Valley to Tacoma, including transfers.
Castro Valley to Tacoma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Castro Valley to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Castro Valley to Tacoma is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $220 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 22h 45m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 22h 48m.
What companies run services between Castro Valley, CA, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Castro Valley to Commerce St Station - Zone G via West Oakland, Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 22h 45m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- 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
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–410
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–410
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Boise
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- 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
Castro Valley to Tacoma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Castro Valley to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castro Valley to Tacoma is 786 miles. It takes approximately 13h 29m to drive from Castro Valley to Tacoma.
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