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

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

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  1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SBP - SEA
    4h 55m
    $174–474

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    27h 15m
    $165–311

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    27h 33m
    $350–750

  4. Drive 987.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Tacomacar car 987.1 mi
    16h 59m
    $181–261

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SBA - SEA
    7h 26m
    $189–484

San Luis Obispo to Tacoma by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration27h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 876.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to 26th St E & D St E via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, and SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 in around 27h 15m.

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