There are 5 ways to get from Tacoma to Sacramento 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 from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SEA - SMF
4h 4m$75–387Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
17h 57m$114–186Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tacoma to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
19h 45m$420–700Drive 721.4 mi
- Drive from Tacoma to Sacramentocar 721.4 mi
12h 22m$132–191Train to Portland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane PDX - SMF
6h 35m$331–924
Tacoma to Sacramento by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Sacramento is to bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 17h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Sacramento is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $75 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma station to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Commerce St Station - Zone G and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G and Olympia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 57m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tacoma and arriving at Sacramento. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 45m.
The distance between Tacoma and Sacramento is 642 miles. The road distance is 725.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 17h 57m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Tacoma to Sacramento, including transfers.
Tacoma to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Olympia station.
Tacoma to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Sacramento is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $75 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 17h 57m, you could also train, which costs $420 - $700 and takes 19h 45m.
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 15h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–800
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $420–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Tacoma to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Tacoma to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Sacramento is 726 miles. It takes approximately 12h 22m to drive from Tacoma to Sacramento.
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