How far is Los Angeles from Tacoma?

Los Angeles and Tacoma are 936 miles (1510 km) apart.

Bus Los Angeles to Tacoma from $181 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Tacoma on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 5h	12:20pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 1h	12:20pm	Tacoma	Fastest

Next departures for Los Angeles to Tacoma on November 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 5h	12:20pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 1h	12:20pm	Tacoma	Fastest
	12:25pm	UCLA	1d 6h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
	12:25pm	UCLA	1d 6h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
	9:25am	Union Station	1d 9h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Tacoma on November 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 5h	12:20pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 1h	12:20pm	Tacoma	Fastest
	5:35am	UCLA	1d 13h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
	5:35am	UCLA	1d 13h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
	12:25pm	UCLA	1d 6h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Tacoma on November 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 5h	12:20pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 1h	12:20pm	Tacoma	Fastest
	5:35am	UCLA	1d 13h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
	5:35am	UCLA	1d 13h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
	12:25pm	UCLA	1d 6h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Tacoma on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 5h	12:20pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 1h	12:20pm	Tacoma	Fastest
	5:35am	UCLA	1d 13h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
	5:35am	UCLA	1d 13h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
	12:25pm	UCLA	1d 6h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Tacoma

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Tacoma. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

935 milesDistance

137kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$122 - $391	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$125 - $699	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 137kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,584 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,314 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,372 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to Tacoma by bus

How far is Los Angeles from Tacoma?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/12

$205

11/13

$247

Today

$205

11/15

$212

11/16

$181

11/17

$193

11/18

$183

11/19

$183

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Tacoma was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $181

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to Tacoma, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $181 to $1,149 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Tacoma based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $181 which is on 2025-11-16.