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How to Travel from

Santa Cruz to Tacoma

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$271.74
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$228.26

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$326.09

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$304.35
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$304.35
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$347.83

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:
$108.70–$347.83
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$402.17

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.61–$9.78

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:
$76.09–$260.87
Train from San Jose to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.52–$65.22
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.83–$59.78
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.43–$70.65

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$34.78
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$184.78

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.96–$7.07
Bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.96–$7.07

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Tacoma?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Tacoma is to bus which costs $59.78 - $326.09 and takes 21h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Tacoma?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Tacoma is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $250 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Tacoma?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Tacoma via San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 58m.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to Tacoma?

The distance between Santa Cruz and Tacoma is 1311 km. The road distance is 1345 km.

How do I travel from Santa Cruz to Tacoma without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Tacoma without a car is to bus which takes 21h 58m and costs $59.78 - $326.09 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to Tacoma?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Santa Cruz to Tacoma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to Tacoma bus from?

Santa Cruz to Tacoma bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Where does the Santa Cruz to Tacoma bus arrive?

Santa Cruz to Tacoma bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Tacoma?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Tacoma is 1345 km. It takes approximately 14h 18m to drive from Santa Cruz 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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