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How to get fromChula Vista to Tacomaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, tram, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chula Vista to Tacoma by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, tram, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SAN - SEA
    5h 53m
    $116–408

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Tacomabus bus FlixBus N2111
    31h 26m

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    38h 5m
    $471–983

  4. Drive 1,230.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chula Vista to Tacomacar car 1,230.5 mi
    20h 49m
    $225–325

  5. Tram, fly to Paine Field County Airport, line 574 bus

    1. Take the tram from E Street Station to America Plaza Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SAN - PAE
    3. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to 26th St E & D St Ebus bus
    8h 26m

  6. Fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SAN - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    8h 44m
    $130–403

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar126Weekly Planes
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,085.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from H Street Station to Tacoma via San Ysidro Station, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 31h 26m.

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