There are 6 ways to get from Mountain View to Tacoma by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SJC - SEA
4h 41m$143–384Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus 594
25h 24m$136–235Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Tacomatrain Coast Starlight
23h 58m$225–556Drive 808.4 mi
- Drive from Mountain View to Tacomacar 808.4 mi
13h 55m$148–214Fly from San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SFO - SEA
4h 52m$170–395BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane OAK - SEA
5h 38m$226–390
Mountain View to Tacoma by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Tacoma is to bus which costs $130 - $240 and takes 25h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Tacoma is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $140 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Mountain View to Tacoma station. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Castro and arriving at Commerce St Station - Zone G via Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Mountain View to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Tacoma via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 58m.
The distance between Mountain View and Tacoma is 733 miles. The road distance is 813.1 miles.
The best way to get from Mountain View to Tacoma without a car is to train which takes 23h 58m and costs $220 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Mountain View to Tacoma, including transfers.
Mountain View to Tacoma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
Mountain View to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Mountain View to Tacoma is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $140 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $600 and takes 23h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 25h 24m.
What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Tacoma once daily. Tickets cost $220–550 and the journey takes 22h 40m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Mountain View to Tacoma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Mountain View to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Tacoma is 813 miles. It takes approximately 13h 55m to drive from Mountain View to Tacoma.
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