4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Tacoma, WA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 train, with an average ticket price of $243 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $243, while a flight costs an average of $622.
Distance: 937 miles (1509 km)
Compare flight with
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$622 Average price | $243 Average price Cheapest | $262 Average price | $221 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 6m Average total duration Fastest 5h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 34h 58m Average total duration 34h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28h 23m Average total duration 27h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.5 - 9.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tacoma, WA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $262 (€220).
A train is $380 (€319) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tacoma, WA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $622 (€523).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 23m.
Train takes on average 34h 58m.
You'll arrive about 11h 35m sooner (5h 6m by flight vs 16h 41m by car). Tickets start at around $622 (€523) compared to roughly $221 (€186) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Tacoma, WA to Los Angeles, CA
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.
- 11:40 PM27h15Tacoma, WA2:55 AMLos Angeles, CA$3011One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:40 PM27h15Tacoma, WA2:55 AMLos Angeles, CA$3011One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:40 PM27h15Tacoma, WA2:55 AMLos Angeles, CA$3011One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:40 AM27h15Tacoma, WA3:55 AMLos Angeles, CA$3251One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Oct 08
Oct 09
Oct 10
Oct 11
Oct 12
Oct 13
Oct 14
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Tacoma, WA to Los Angeles, CA
Travel to Los Angeles, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Tacoma, WA to Los Angeles, CA.
This is compared to other travel options from Tacoma, WA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tacoma, WA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $262 (€220).
A train is $380 (€319) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tacoma, WA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $622 (€523).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 23m.
Train takes on average 34h 58m.
- Around 116 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Tacoma Station, Tacoma, WA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, CitizenPlane, skywest airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- 16 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, United, CitizenPlane, skywest airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Travelling from Tacoma, WA to Los Angeles, CA: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
