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How to get fromPhoenix to Tacomaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, tram, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix to Tacoma by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, tram, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PHX - SEA
    5h
    $136–216

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Las Vegasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas to 300 S / 600 E - Provobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Provo Intermodal Hub to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus 594
    32h 21m
    $304–431

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    41h 2m
    $761–1,300

  4. Drive  1,376.6 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Tacomacar car 1,376.6 mi
    25h 5m
    $228–329

  5. Fly to Paine Field County Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane PHX - PAE
    2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Federal Way Downtowntram tram
    7h 44m
    $177–841

  6. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain train
    41h 22m
    $781–1,303

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    43h 1m
    $775–1,310

  8. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain train
    44h 18m
    $992–1,642

Phoenix to Tacoma by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$304Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,128.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Las Vegas, 300 S / 600 E - Provo, 300 S / 600 E, Provo Central Station, Provo Intermodal Hub, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 32h 21m.

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