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How to get fromOrange County to Tacomaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Orange County to Tacoma by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County 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
    4h
    $152–477

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus Greyhound US0500
    30h
    $180–349

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    34h 40m
    $431–923

  4. Drive 1,136.1 mi

    1. Drive from Orange County to Tacomacar car 1,136.1 mi
    19h 10m
    $208–300

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LAX - SEA
    6h 35m
    $171–429

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Paine Field County Airport, 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 bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to 26th St E & D St Ebus bus
    6h 25m
    $213–872

Orange County to Tacoma by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration30hAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,007.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., 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 Santa Ana Bus Stop to 26th St E & D St E via Sacramento Bus Station and SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 in around 30h.

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