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

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

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SNA - SEA
    3h 55m
    $147–411

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop 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
    32h 24m
    $165–335

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    34h 51m
    $379–862

  4. Drive 1,146.4 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Tacomacar car 1,146.4 mi
    19h 22m
    $210–303

  5. Fly to Paine Field County Airport, tram, line 574 bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SNA - PAE
    2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Federal Way Downtowntram tram
    3. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to 26th St E & D St Ebus bus
    6h 15m
    $194–864

Irvine to Tacoma by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,000.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 32h 24m.

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