There are 5 ways to get from Tacoma to Irvine 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 to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SEA - SNA
4h 17m$133–414Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
32h 15m$161–328Train
- Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
36h 33m$383–825Drive 1,143.6 mi
- Drive from Tacoma to Irvinecar 1,143.6 mi
19h 20m$209–302Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SEA - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
7h 3m$148–349
Tacoma to Irvine by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Irvine is to bus which costs $160 - $330 and takes 32h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Irvine is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $130 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Commerce St Station - Zone G and arriving at Main-Harvard via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Tacoma to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 33m.
The distance between Tacoma and Irvine is 1004 miles. The road distance is 1150.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Irvine without a car is to bus which takes 32h 15m and costs $160 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Tacoma to Irvine, including transfers.
Tacoma to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Olympia station.
Tacoma to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Irvine is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $130 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $330 and takes 32h 15m, you could also train, which costs $380 - $850 and takes 36h 33m.
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone G to Main-Harvard via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 32h 15m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–450
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–850
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Tacoma to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Tacoma to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Irvine is 1150 miles. It takes approximately 19h 20m to drive from Tacoma to Irvine.
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