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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Diego, CA to Tacoma, WA
Cheapest price
$312
Average price
$312
Fastest journey
2 d 2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 d 2 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1677 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA to Tacoma, WA will cost around $312 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $312.
Of the 1 buses that leave San Diego, CA for Tacoma, WA on Thu, Feb 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 05 the direct buses cover the 1677 km distance in an average of 2 d 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 d 2 h 20 m .
On Thu, Feb 05 the slowest buses will take 2 d 2 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for San Diego, CA to Tacoma, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Tacoma, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €201. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €201, and a train costs an average of €289.
Distance: 1042 miles (1677 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€242 Average price Cheapest | €708 Average price | €286 Average price |
44h 0m Average total duration 43h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36h 19m Average total duration 35h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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San Diego, CA to Tacoma, WA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 30h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $266 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 29h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $251 |
Live departures
San Diego, CA to Tacoma, WA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Tacoma, WA buses for today, Wednesday, February 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 +FlixBus | 2:00 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 30h10 | 8:10 PM Tacoma, E G St & Puyallup Ave (Tacoma Dome Station), WA | 1 transfer | |
| +FlixBus | 2:45 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 29h25 | 8:10 PM Tacoma, E G St & Puyallup Ave (Tacoma Dome Station), WA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Diego, CA to Tacoma, WA
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Buses from San Diego, CA to Tacoma, WA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 43h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $253 (€201) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:01, the last at 21:55. The fastest bus covers the 1042 miles (1677 km) distance in 29h 50m.
Distance 1042 miles (1677 km) |
Average bus duration 43h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $253 (€201) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 29h 50m |
First bus 04:01 |
Last bus 21:55 |
FAQs: Bus from San Diego, CA to Tacoma, WA
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