4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Fullerton, CA to Tacoma, WA
Cheapest price
$249
Average price
$249
Fastest journey
1 d 12 h 5 m
Average duration
1 d 12 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1536 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Fullerton, CA to Tacoma, WA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fullerton, CA to Tacoma, WA will cost around $249 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $249.
It's difficult to get from Fullerton, CA to Tacoma, WA without transferring at least 2 times.
12:05 AM36h05Fullerton, CA12:10 PMTacoma, WA$2491One-way2 transfers
- 12:05 AM36h05Fullerton, CA12:10 PMTacoma, WA$2491One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Fullerton, CA to Tacoma, WA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Fullerton, CA to Tacoma, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $294. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $294, and a train costs an average of $234.
Distance: 954 miles (1536 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$355 Average price | $327 Average price Cheapest | $590 Average price | $228 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
27h 55m Average total duration 27h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 34h 47m Average total duration 34h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Fullerton, CA to Tacoma, WA:
A flight is $29 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fullerton, CA to Tacoma, WA costing on average $355 (€291).
A flight is $264 (€216) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fullerton, CA to Tacoma, WA costing on average $590 (€483).
Other travel options to Tacoma, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 25m.
Train takes on average 34h 17m.
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Fullerton, CA to Tacoma, WA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 36h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $249 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 27h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $305 |
Live departures
Fullerton, CA to Tacoma, WA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Fullerton, CA to Tacoma, WA buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:05 AM Fullerton, CA | 36h05 | 12:10 PM Tacoma, WA | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Fullerton, CA to Tacoma, WA
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Buses from Fullerton, CA to Tacoma, WA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 27h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $305 (€250) but you can travel from only $234 (€191) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 08:45, the last at 21:40. The fastest bus covers the 954 miles (1536 km) distance in 27h 25m.
Distance 954 miles (1536 km) |
Average bus duration 27h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $305 (€250) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 27h 25m |
First bus 8:45 AM |
Last bus 9:40 PM |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
FAQs: Bus from Fullerton, CA to Tacoma, WA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fullerton, CA to Tacoma, WA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tacoma, WA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Fullerton, CA to Tacoma, WA
Most Fullerton, CA to Tacoma, WA buses use the Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) to Tacoma, E G St & Puyallup Ave (Tacoma Dome Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Fullerton, CA and Tacoma, WA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Tacoma, E G St & Puyallup Ave (Tacoma Dome Station) from Tacoma city centre
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