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How to get fromVan Nuys to Tacomaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, tram, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Van Nuys to Tacoma by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, tram, or train

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BUR - SEA
    5h 8m
    $319–461

  2. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ONT - SEA
    8h 42m
    $62–311

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Mercedbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Tacomabus bus
    26h 34m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    32h 20m
    $420–900

  5. Drive 1,090.3 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Tacomacar car 1,090.3 mi
    18h 23m
    $199–288

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LAX - SEA
    5h 33m
    $151–436

  7. Bus, subway, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Chandler / Lankershimbus bus
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    5. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LGB - SEA
    7h 53m
    $98–423

  8. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SNA - SEA
    8h 55m
    $141–445

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Paine Field County Airport, line 574 bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane LAX - PAE
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to 26th St E & D St Ebus bus
    8h 9m
    $162–701

Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 967.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van Nuys / Victory to Tacoma via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Pacoima - San Fernando, Merced Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 26h 34m.

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