There are 4 ways to get from Sandy to Tacoma by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 701 tram, fly
best- Take the tram from Historic Sandy Station to Arena Stationtram
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SLC - SEA
5h 29m$128–710Bus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
33h 8m$214–402Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Tacomatrain Coast Starlight
37h 56m$422–934Drive 831.8 mi
- Drive from Sandy to Tacomacar 831.8 mi
13h 51m$152–220
Sandy to Tacoma by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sandy to Tacoma is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 13h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Sandy to Tacoma is to line 701 tram and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct train from Sandy station to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Historic Sandy Station and arriving at Tacoma via Salt Lake City and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 56m.
The distance between Sandy and Tacoma is 734 miles. The road distance is 836.7 miles.
The best way to get from Sandy to Tacoma without a car is to bus which takes 33h 8m and costs $210 - $410.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Sandy to Tacoma, including transfers.
Sandy to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.
The best way to get from Sandy to Tacoma is to bus which takes 33h 8m and costs $210 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $420 - $950 and takes 37h 56m.
Tacoma is 1h behind Sandy. It is currently 8:49 AM in Sandy and 7:49 AM in Tacoma.
Sandy to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
What companies run services between Sandy, UT, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Historic Sandy Station to 26th St E & D St E via Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, Sparks Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station, and SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 in around 33h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Historic Sandy Station to Tacoma via Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, and Sacramento in around 37h 56m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Pasco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Boise
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Phone
- +1 801-743-3882
- rideuta@rideuta.com
- Website
- rideuta.com
Tram from Historic Sandy Station to Arena Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- rideuta.com
- Adult - full fare
- $2–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salt Lake City to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–480
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–170
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sandy to Tacoma is 837 miles. It takes approximately 13h 51m to drive from Sandy to Tacoma.
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