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How to get fromTacoma to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Tacoma to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SEA - SMF
    3h 48m
    $80–388

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    26h 32m
    $154–306

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    34h 28m
    $350–800

  4. Drive  1,104 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Los Angelescar car 1,104 mi
    18h 38m
    $202–291

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    4h 10m
    $217–381

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    4h 21m
    $139–380

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    4h 29m
    $164–388

  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    4h 52m
    $125–409

  9. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SEA - FAT
    5h 23m
    $144–425

  10. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SEA - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    6h 27m
    $180–476

Tacoma to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 637 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and California, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone G to Los Angeles Union Station via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 26h 32m.

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