There are 5 ways to get from Santa Ana to Tacoma by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SNA - SEA
3h 48m$164–449Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane LAX - SEA
6h 28m$152–359Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus 594
30h 40m$182–301Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain Coast Starlight
34h 40m$349–820Drive 1,136.2 mi
- Drive from Santa Ana to Tacomacar 1,136.2 mi
19h 10m$208–300
Santa Ana to Tacoma by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Tacoma is to train and fly which costs $150 - $360 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Tacoma is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $160 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Tacoma station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at Commerce St Station - Zone G via Sacramento Bus Station and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Tacoma via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 40m.
The distance between Santa Ana and Tacoma is 1010 miles. The road distance is 1142.8 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Tacoma without a car is to bus which takes 30h 40m and costs $180 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Santa Ana to Tacoma, including transfers.
Santa Ana to Tacoma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Santa Ana to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Tacoma is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $160 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $310 and takes 30h 40m, you could also train, which costs $340 - $850 and takes 34h 40m.
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.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–410
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–410
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Ana to Tacoma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Santa Ana to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Tacoma is 1143 miles. It takes approximately 19h 10m to drive from Santa Ana to Tacoma.
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