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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Diego, CA to Tacoma, WA
Cheapest price
$426
Average price
$426
Fastest journey
1 d 6 h 10 m
Average duration
1 d 6 h 10 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 $426 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $426.
Of the 1 buses that leave San Diego, CA for Tacoma, WA on Thu, May 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct buses cover the 1677 km distance in an average of 1 d 6 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 6 h 10 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest buses will take 1 d 6 h 10 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.
2:00 PM30h10San Diego, CA8:10 PMTacoma, WA$4261One-way0 transfers
- 2:00 PM30h10San Diego, CA8:10 PMTacoma, WA$4261One-way0 transfers
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 $246. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $246, and a train costs an average of $209.
Distance: 1042 miles (1677 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$364 Average price Cheapest | $469 Average price | $377 Average price |
30h 10m Average total duration 29h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36h 27m Average total duration 35h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 37m Average total duration Fastest 7h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:45 PM San Diego, CA | 29h25 | 8:10 PM Tacoma, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 29h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $246 (€197) but you can travel from only $209 (€168) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 04:01, the last at 21:55. The fastest bus covers the 1042 miles (1677 km) distance in 29h 25m.
Distance 1042 miles (1677 km) |
Average bus duration 29h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $246 (€197) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 29h 25m |
First bus 4:01 AM |
Last bus 9:55 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
FAQs: Bus from San Diego, CA to Tacoma, WA
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