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How to get fromPhoenix to Tacomaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix to Tacoma by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PHX - SEA
    5h 6m
    $143–263

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Las Vegasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas to 300 S / 600 E - Provobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Provo Intermodal Hub to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus 594
    32h 24m
    $285–453

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    41h 2m
    $488–1,009

  4. Drive 1,388.6 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Tacomacar car 1,388.6 mi
    26h 47m
    $254–366

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

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane PHX - PAE
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to 26th St E & D St Ebus bus
    7h 38m
    $214–988

  6. Bus, train via Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    41h 4m
    $479–967

  7. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain train
    41h 14m
    $511–1,003

  8. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain train
    44h 18m
    $632–1,262

Phoenix to Tacoma by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,132.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Las Vegas, 300 S / 600 E - Provo, 300 S / 600 E, Provo Central Station, Provo Intermodal Hub, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 32h 24m.

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