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How to get fromSan Jose to Tacomaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to Tacoma by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    4h 9m
    $138–378

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    22h 40m
    $500–800

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland 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
    23h 15m
    $155–247

  4. Drive  804.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Tacomacar car 804.7 mi
    13h 51m
    $147–213

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    4h 52m
    $175–398

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    5h 8m
    $232–396

San Jose to Tacoma by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration22h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 717.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Tacoma once daily. Tickets cost $500–800 and the journey takes 22h 40m.

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