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How to get fromPalm Springs to Tacomaby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Tacoma by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PSP - SEA
    4h 2m
    $268–511

  2. Drive 1,171.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Tacomacar car 1,171.2 mi
    21h 38m
    $214–309

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Tacomabus bus
    30h 15m

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    37h 33m
    $469–959

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,014.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Tacoma via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 30h 15m.

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