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How to get fromTacoma to Pacific Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Tacoma to Pacific Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    5h 32m
    $115–408

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tacoma to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    30h 41m
    $251–401

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    38h 26m
    $476–961

  4. Drive 1,218.1 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Pacific Beachcar car 1,218.1 mi
    20h 37m
    $223–322

  5. Train to Portland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    7h 54m
    $130–399

  6. Bus to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to Howell St & 9th Avebus bus
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PAE - SAN
    7h 38m
    $192–886

Tacoma to Pacific Beach by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$251Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,086.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Pacific Beach, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tacoma to Grand Av & Ingraham St via Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 30h 41m.

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