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How to get fromSan Diego to Tacomaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Tacoma by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SAN - SEA
    4h
    $129–395

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound 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
    33h 7m
    $193–375

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    36h 43m
    $471–984

  4. Drive 1,224.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Tacomacar car 1,224.2 mi
    20h 41m
    $224–323

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SAN - PAE
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to 26th St E & D St Ebus bus
    6h 33m
    $171–756

San Diego to Tacoma by tram and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,074.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to 26th St E & D St E via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, and SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 in around 33h 7m.

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