What is the cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Tacoma?

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Tacoma is to bus which costs $170 - $310 and takes 31h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phoenix to Tacoma?

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Tacoma is to fly and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $100 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and Tacoma?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Phoenix, AZ and arriving at Tacoma via Merced Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 17m.

How far is it from Phoenix to Tacoma?

The distance between Phoenix and Tacoma is 1149 miles. The road distance is 1391.9 miles.

How do I travel from Phoenix to Tacoma without a car?

The best way to get from Phoenix to Tacoma without a car is to bus which takes 31h 17m and costs $170 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Tacoma?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Phoenix to Tacoma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phoenix to Tacoma bus from?

Phoenix to Tacoma bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Phoenix, AZ station.

Where does the Phoenix to Tacoma bus arrive?

Phoenix to Tacoma bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Merced station.

Can I drive from Phoenix to Tacoma?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Tacoma is 1392 miles. It takes approximately 25h to drive from Phoenix to Tacoma.

Where can I stay near Tacoma?

There are 348+ hotels available in Tacoma.

Phoenix to Tacoma - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Tacoma by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PHX - SEA
2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to I St N & N 8th Stbus
5h 11m
$103–553
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Mercedbus
2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Tacomabus
31h 17m
$176–302
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain Coast Starlight
41h 12m
$376–866
Drive 1,383.8 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Tacomacar 1,383.8 mi
25h
$253–365
Fly to Paine Field County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane PHX - PAE
2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to I St N & N 8th Stbus
7h 51m
$104–503
Bus, train via Fontana
1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus
2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain
41h 14m
$410–852
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain
43h 16m
$502–1,082

Phoenix to Tacoma by bus

6Weekly Buses

31h 17mAverage Duration

$176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,142 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Phoenix, AZ to Tacoma via Merced, Merced Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 31h 17m.

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