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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chula Vista to Tacoma by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or tram

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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 42m
    $148–351

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal 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
    34h 41m
    $231–347

  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
    $770–1,307

  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

    1. Take the tram from E Street Station to Civic Center Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SAN - PAE
    8h 27m

Chula Vista to Tacoma by tram and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,081.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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 Commerce St Station - Zone G via San Ysidro Station, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 34h 41m.

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