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How to get fromSanta Ana to Tacomaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, tram, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Ana to Tacoma by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, tram, bus, or train

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SNA - SEA
    4h 2m
    $167–452

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LAX - SEA
    6h 47m
    $156–363

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus 594
    30h 40m
    $166–330

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    34h 40m
    $370–821

  5. Drive 1,136.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Tacomacar car 1,136.2 mi
    19h 10m
    $208–300

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Paine Field County Airport, tram, line 574 bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SNA - PAE
    2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Federal Way Downtowntram tram
    3. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to 26th St E & D St Ebus bus
    6h 23m
    $215–924

Santa Ana to Tacoma by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,006.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 30h 40m.

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