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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tacomaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tacoma by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LAX - SEA
    3h 43m
    $154–384

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus Greyhound US0500
    29h 25m
    $176–346

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    34h 27m
    $408–913

  4. Drive 1,108.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tacomacar car 1,108.7 mi
    18h 43m
    $203–293

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane LAX - PAE
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to 26th St E & D St Ebus bus
    6h 19m
    $169–763

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tacoma by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 977.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?

Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to 26th St E & D St E via Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 in around 29h 25m.

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