There are 9 ways to get from Tacoma to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, shuttle, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SEA - OAK
4h 22m$217–380Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SEA - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain
6h 51m$102–442Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
20h 27m$126–206Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tacoma to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
22h 11m$210–550Drive 770.1 mi
- Drive from Tacoma to Oaklandcar 770.1 mi
13h 13m$141–203Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SEA - SFO
4h 46m$164–387Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SEA - SJC
- Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
5h 35m$143–386Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SEA - STS
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27
6h 41m$182–479Bus to Paine Field County Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave & Universitybus
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PAE - SFO
6h 52m$191–415
Tacoma to Oakland by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Oakland is to bus which costs $120 - $210 and takes 20h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Oakland is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $210 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma station to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Commerce St Station - Zone G and arriving at Oakland via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tacoma and arriving at Oakland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 11m.
The distance between Tacoma and Oakland is 706 miles. The road distance is 774.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 20h 27m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Tacoma to Oakland, including transfers.
Tacoma to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Olympia station.
Tacoma to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Oakland is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $210 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 20h 27m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $550 and takes 22h 11m.
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone G to Oakland via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 20h 27m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–370
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Tacoma to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Tacoma to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Oakland is 775 miles. It takes approximately 13h 13m to drive from Tacoma to Oakland.
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