There are 10 ways to get from Tehachapi to Tacoma by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car
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Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SBA - SEA
10h 51mDrive 1,036.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tehachapi to Tacomacar 1,036.8 mi
17h 43m$190–274Bus
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Tacomabus
24h 55mBus, 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 24mBus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride 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 2mBus, train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride 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 48mBus, bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Bakersfield Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane FAT - SEA
10h 2mBus, train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride 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 16mBus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride 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
12h 54mBus, train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride 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 31m
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tehachapi to Tacoma is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 17h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Tehachapi to Tacoma is to drive which takes 17h 43m and costs $180 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Tehachapi to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Tehachapi Park & Ride and arriving at Tacoma via Bakersfield Train Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 55m.
The distance between Tehachapi and Tacoma is 1148 miles. The road distance is 1042.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tehachapi to Tacoma without a car is to bus which takes 24h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 51m to get from Tehachapi to Tacoma, including transfers.
Tehachapi to Tacoma bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Tehachapi Park & Ride 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 313+ 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 to Tacoma via Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield Train Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 24h 55m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Santa Rosa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Portland International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
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
- $100–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $100–300
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $150–350
- Business - advance purchase
- $210–850
- Business Class
- $310–800
Train from Portland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–17
Train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $11–15
Train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamonga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $4–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride 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/
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 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $80–140
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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