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Compare train, bus, and flight for Tacoma, WA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tacoma, WA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $90. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $90, and a train costs an average of $132.
Distance: 937 miles (1509 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$297 Average price | $256 Average price Cheapest | $266 Average price | $226 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
33h 51m Average total duration 33h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 55m Average total duration 25h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.5 - 9.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Tacoma, WA to Los Angeles, CA:
A flight is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tacoma, WA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $266 (€216).
A flight is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tacoma, WA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $297 (€240).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 25m.
Train takes on average 33h 21m.
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How to get from Tacoma, WA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tacoma, WA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:40 AM27h15Tacoma, WA3:55 AMLos Angeles, CA$2841One-way0 transfers
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12:40 AM27h15Tacoma, WA3:55 AMLos Angeles, CA$2841One-way0 transfers
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12:40 AM27h15Tacoma, WA3:55 AMLos Angeles, CA$2841One-way0 transfers
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11:40 PM27h15Tacoma, WA2:55 AMLos Angeles, CA$3641One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Tacoma, WA to Los Angeles, CA:
A flight is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tacoma, WA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $266 (€216).
A flight is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tacoma, WA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $297 (€240).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 25m.
Train takes on average 33h 21m.
- Around 85 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tacoma, WA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Tacoma, E G St & Puyallup Ave (Tacoma Dome Station), WA and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Flights mostly depart from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Tacoma Station, Tacoma, WA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Travel with United, Alaska Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- 12 direct flights per day with United, Alaska Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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