What is the cheapest way to get from Tempe to Tacoma?

The cheapest way to get from Tempe to Tacoma is to bus which costs $170 - $470 and takes 35h.

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

The fastest way to get from Tempe to Tacoma is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $110 - $600.

How far is it from Tempe to Tacoma?

The distance between Tempe and Tacoma is 1145 miles. The road distance is 1403.4 miles.

How do I travel from Tempe to Tacoma without a car?

The best way to get from Tempe to Tacoma without a car is to bus which takes 35h and costs $170 - $470.

How long does it take to get from Tempe to Tacoma?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Tempe to Tacoma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tempe to Tacoma bus from?

Tempe to Tacoma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.

Bus or fly from Tempe to Tacoma?

The best way to get from Tempe to Tacoma is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $470 and takes 35h.

Where does the Tempe to Tacoma bus arrive?

Tempe to Tacoma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Tempe and Tacoma?

Tacoma is 1h behind Tempe. It is currently 1:45 PM in Tempe and 12:45 PM in Tacoma.

Can I drive from Tempe to Tacoma?

Yes, the driving distance between Tempe to Tacoma is 1403 miles. It takes approximately 25h 13m to drive from Tempe to Tacoma.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tempe to Tacoma?

Book your Tempe to Tacoma bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Tacoma?

There are 385+ hotels available in Tacoma.

Tempe to Tacoma - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, car, and tram

Q: Is there a direct bus between Tempe and Tacoma?

No, there is no direct bus from Tempe to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Tempe and arriving at Tacoma via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h.

There are 7 ways to get from Tempe to Tacoma by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), taxi, train, car, tram, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Phoenix to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PHX - SEA
5h 48m
$115–555
Tram to Phoenix, fly to Paine Field County Airport, line 574 bus
cheapest
1. Take the tram from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to 44th St/Washingtontram
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane PHX - PAE
3. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to 26th St E & D St Ebus
8h 20m
$111–515
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Tacomabus
35h
$174–469
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Tempe to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain
41h 57m
$264–853
Drive 1,395.2 mi
1. Drive from Tempe to Tacomacar 1,395.2 mi
25h 13m
$255–368
Bus to Tucson, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
1. Take the bus from Tempe to Tucson Downtownbus
2. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane TUS - SEA
8h 21m
$160–687
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain Coast Starlight
42h 31m
$197–797

Tempe to Tacoma by bus

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35hAverage Duration

$174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,138 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tempe to Tacoma via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 35h.

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