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How to get fromSacramento to Tacomaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Tacoma by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SMF - SEA
    4h
    $78–389

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Olympiabus bus Greyhound US0500
    17h 31m
    $117–181

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 49m
    $210–550

  4. Drive  721.3 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Tacomacar car 721.3 mi
    12h 22m
    $132–191

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    6h 10m
    $244–445

  6. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    6h 46m
    $189–446

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    7h 21m
    $175–470

Sacramento to Tacoma by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 636.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Olympia once daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 15h 45m.

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