There are 11 ways to get from Tehachapi to Tacoma by bus, train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Bus, train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane BUR - SEA
9h 36mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus 594
27h 55m$162–323Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Tacomatrain Coast Starlight
36h 47m$435–896Drive 1,036.8 mi
- Drive from Tehachapi to Tacomacar 1,036.8 mi
17h 43m$190–274Bus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane LAX - SEA
10h 8mBus, bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SBA - SEA
10h 54m$163–542Bus, train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane LGB - SEA
11h 38mBus, train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane ONT - SEA
12h 10mBus, train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BUR - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
12h 30mBus, train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SNA - SEA
13h 28mBus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane LAX - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
13h 6m
Tehachapi to Tacoma by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tehachapi to Tacoma is to bus which costs $160 - $330 and takes 27h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Tehachapi to Tacoma is to bus and fly which takes 10h 54m and costs $160 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Tehachapi to Tacoma station. However, there are services departing from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB and arriving at Commerce St Station - Zone G via Bakersfield Train Station, Sacramento Bus Station and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 55m.
The distance between Tehachapi and Tacoma is 1088 miles. The road distance is 1042.8 miles.
The best way to get from Tehachapi to Tacoma without a car is to bus which takes 27h 55m and costs $160 - $330.
It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Tehachapi to Tacoma, including transfers.
Tehachapi to Tacoma bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB station.
Tehachapi to Tacoma bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tehachapi to Tacoma is 1043 miles. It takes approximately 17h 43m to drive from Tehachapi to Tacoma.
There are 412+ hotels available in Tacoma.
What companies run services between Tehachapi, CA, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield Train Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 27h 55m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Portland International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Portland International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Portland International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Portland International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Portland International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamonga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- 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 Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone G
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
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