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How to get fromSanta Clara to Tacomaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Clara to Tacoma by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, 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 29m
    $146–376

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    24h 11m
    $135–267

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 46m
    $284–606

  4. Drive 805.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clara to Tacomacar car 805.1 mi
    13h 53m
    $147–213

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    5h 9m
    $237–400

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara 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 15m
    $168–393

Santa Clara to Tacoma by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration23h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 723.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Santa Clara, 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 $280–600 and the journey takes 22h 40m.

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