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 $190 - $400 and takes 32h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Tacoma is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $100 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and Tacoma?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix to Tacoma station. However, there are services departing from Phoenix, AZ and arriving at Commerce St Station - Zone G via Merced Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 17m.

How far is it from Phoenix to Tacoma?

The distance between Phoenix and Tacoma is 1139 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 32h 17m and costs $190 - $400.

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.

Bus or fly from Phoenix to Tacoma?

The best way to get from Phoenix to Tacoma is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $400 and takes 32h 17m.

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 864+ hotels available in Tacoma.

Phoenix to Tacoma - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix to Tacoma by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, 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
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PHX - SEA
5h 11m
$103–503
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 Seattle Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus 594
32h 17m
$198–399
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Los Angeles Downtownbus Guadalajara
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain Coast Starlight
40h 53m
$423–912
Drive 1,383.8 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Tacomacar 1,383.8 mi
25h
$253–365
Fly to Paine Field County Airport, line 574 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 26th St E & D St Ebus
7h 49m
$109–513
Bus, train via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd)
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
$430–975
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
$460–952
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
$562–1,202

Phoenix to Tacoma by bus

6Weekly Buses

32h 17mAverage Duration

$198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,132.1 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix, AZ to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Merced, Merced Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 32h 17m.

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