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How to get fromVancouver Airport (YVR) to Tacomaby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Tacoma by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane YVR - SEA
    2h 10m
    $165–674

  2. Bus via Granville Station @ Platform 2

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    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2115 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus bus 590 / ...
    6h 26m
    $28–58

  3. Fly Coal Harbour Spb to Seattle Lake Union SPB, bus

    1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE)plane plane CXH - LKE
    2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus
    4h 19m
    $188–401

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Tacomatrain train Amtrak Cascades
    7h 10m
    $64–140

  5. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Seattle Lake Union SPB, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE)plane plane YVR - LKE
    2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus
    3h 21m
    $451–585

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Seattle, WA - Convention centrebus bus Vancouver
    2. Take the bus from Stewart St & 3rd Ave to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus 594 / ...
    6h 36m
    $45–54

  7. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Vancouver-YVR to Tacomarideshare rideshare 171.4 mi
    3h 10m

  8. Drive 171.4 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Tacomacar car 171.4 mi
    3h 10m
    $40–57

Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Tacoma by subway and bus

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Vancouver Airport (YVR), Canada and Tacoma, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Air Canada, and Delta fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from YVR-Airport Station @ Platform 1 to Pacific Ave & S 14th St via Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 1, Granville Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 6h 26m.

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