Rome2Rio

How to get fromTacoma to Washingtonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train

Find Transport to Washington

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Tacoma to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, 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.

  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SEA - DCA
    6h 45m
    $243–703

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SEA - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    7h 35m
    $225–656

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    2d 18h
    $1,634–2,586

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2d 21h
    $553–843

  5. Drive  2,715.2 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Washingtoncar car 2,715.2 mi
    44h 30m
    $496–716

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SEA - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    7h 49m
    $235–1,045

  7. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PDX - DCA
    9h 38m
    $290–1,021

Tacoma to Washington by train and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,634Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Tacoma to Washington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,342.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tacoma Dome Station to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via King Street Station, Seattle, Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform in around 2d 18h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There