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How to Travel from

Palo Alto to Tacoma

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.79–$268.23
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.95–$319.32

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$383.18

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.57–$357.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$357.63
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.59–$408.72
Plane from Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.57–$587.54

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$408.72
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$472.59

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.39–$8.30
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.49–$7.02

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Olympia-Lacey
Ave. Duration:
22h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.41–$306.54
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.66–$76.64

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.32–$121.34

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.86–$217.14

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.75

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Tacoma?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Tacoma is to bus which costs $103.26 - $250 and takes 22h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Tacoma?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Tacoma is to Caltrain and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $76.09 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Tacoma?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Oxford and arriving at Tacoma via San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, 8Th St & N St and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 5m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Tacoma?

The distance between Palo Alto and Tacoma is 1159 km. The road distance is 1295.3 km.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Tacoma without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Tacoma without a car is to bus which takes 22h 5m and costs $103.26 - $250 .

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Tacoma?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Palo Alto to Tacoma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Tacoma bus from?

Palo Alto to Tacoma bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.

Train, bus or fly from Palo Alto to Tacoma?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Tacoma is to bus which takes 22h 5m and costs $103.26 - $250 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $81.52 - $282.61 and takes 25h 48m. There are no good options to fly between Palo Alto to Tacoma.

Where does the Palo Alto to Tacoma bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Tacoma bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Tacoma?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Tacoma is 1295 km. It takes approximately 13h 48m to drive from Palo Alto to Tacoma.

Where can I stay near Tacoma?

There are 317+ hotels available in Tacoma. Prices start at $44.01 per night.
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