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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 56m
    $256–497

  2. Drive  1,171.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Tacomacar car 1,171.3 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 Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus 594
    33h 30m

  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

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

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,011.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 33h 30m.

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