The average bus between Riverside and Tacoma takes 38h 31m and the fastest bus takes 31h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Riverside to Tacoma. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Riverside and Tacoma. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riverside is at 11:35 AM which arrives into Tacoma at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Bakersfield and take an average of 38h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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31h 39m • 3 changes
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44h 16m • 3 changes
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44h 16m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Riverside station and arriving at Tacoma station via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 31m.
Riverside to Tacoma bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside to Tacoma bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Commerce St Station - Zone G.
Book your Riverside to Tacoma bus tickets online with Amtrak, Greyhound USA and Sound Transit.
The distance between Riverside and Tacoma is 1,538.2 km. The road distance is 2,003 km.
You can take a bus from Riverside to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 31h.