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How to get fromAustin to Tacomaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Tacoma by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane AUS - SEA
    6h 52m
    $157–278

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus bus 590 / ...
    2d 2h
    $460–670

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 22h
    $726–1,648

  4. Drive  2,098.6 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Tacomacar car 2,098.6 mi
    36h 27m
    $383–554

  5. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SAT - SEA
    8h 31m
    $250–877

Austin to Tacoma by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$726Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,797 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Pacific Ave & S 14th St via Fort Worth, Fort Worth Downtown, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 2d 2h.

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