There are 5 ways to get from El Paso to Tacoma by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane ELP - SEA
7h 24m$183–268Bus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Provo Envios Confianzabus
- Take the bus from Provo Intermodal Hub to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus 594
34h 3m$270–381Bus, train
- Take the bus from El Paso to Los Angelesbus El Paso
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain Coast Starlight
2d$419–960Drive 1,677.8 mi
- Drive from El Paso to Tacomacar 1,677.8 mi
28h 31m$307–443Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from El Paso Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain Coast Starlight
2d 2h$520–1,272
El Paso to Tacoma by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Paso to Tacoma is to fly which costs $180 - $270 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from El Paso to Tacoma is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $180 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from El Paso to Tacoma station. However, there are services departing from El Paso and arriving at Commerce St Station - Zone G via Provo Intermodal Hub and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from El Paso station to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from El Paso Station and arriving at Tacoma via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between El Paso and Tacoma is 1421 miles. The road distance is 1687.6 miles.
The best way to get from El Paso to Tacoma without a car is to bus which takes 34h 3m and costs $270 - $390.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from El Paso to Tacoma, including transfers.
El Paso to Tacoma bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from El Paso station.
El Paso to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from El Paso Station.
The best way to get from El Paso to Tacoma is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $180 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $390 and takes 34h 3m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Paso to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Provo Envios Confianza, Provo Intermodal Hub, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 34h 3m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
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
Train from El Paso Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–480
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from El Paso to Provo Envios Confianza
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Booking & Getting There
El Paso to Tacoma bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Provo Envios Confianza station.
Tacoma is 1h behind El Paso. It is currently 4:53 AM in El Paso and 3:53 AM in Tacoma.
El Paso to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Paso to Tacoma is 1688 miles. It takes approximately 28h 31m to drive from El Paso to Tacoma.
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