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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Jose, CA to Tacoma, WA
Cheapest price
$166
Average price
$166
Fastest journey
23 h 45 m
Average duration
23 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1103 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Jose, 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 Jose, CA to Tacoma, WA will cost around $166 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $166.
It's difficult to get from San Jose, CA to Tacoma, WA without transferring at least 2 times.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for San Jose, CA to Tacoma, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Tacoma, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $274. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $274, and a flight costs an average of $310.
Distance: 685 miles (1103 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$274 Average price Cheapest | $275 Average price | $310 Average price |
35h 55m Average total duration 35h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 10m Average total duration 22h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 8m Average total duration Fastest 8h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
San Jose, CA to Tacoma, WA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to Tacoma, WA buses for today, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:25 PM San Jose, CA | 23h45 | 12:10 PM Tacoma, WA | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Jose, CA to Tacoma, WA
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Buses from San Jose, CA to Tacoma, WA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 35h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $274 (€223) but you can travel from only $137 (€111) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 685 miles (1103 km) distance in 35h 25m.
Distance 685 miles (1103 km) |
Average bus duration 35h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $274 (€223) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 35h 25m |
First bus 00:55 |
Last bus 23:10 |
Cheapest month Aug |
Cheapest day Sun |
High season Oct - Dec |
Low season Jan - Mar |
Best day to book ahead 63 days |
FAQs: Bus from San Jose, CA to Tacoma, WA
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