What is the travel distance from Oakland to Tacoma?

The distance between the two cities is 652 miles (1051 km).

Bus Oakland to Tacoma from $89 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Oakland to Tacoma on September 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:35pm	Richmond BART	1d 13h	12:20pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	19h 45m	12:20pm	Tacoma	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	1d 13h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	1d 12h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Tacoma on September 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	19h 45m	12:20pm	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	1d 13h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
	10:35pm	Richmond BART	1d 13h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	1d 12h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Tacoma on September 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:35pm	Richmond BART	1d 13h	12:20pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	19h 45m	12:20pm	Tacoma	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	1d 13h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	1d 12h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Tacoma on September 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	19h 45m	12:20pm	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	1d 13h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
	10:35pm	Richmond BART	1d 13h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	1d 12h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Tacoma on September 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	19h 45m	12:20pm	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	1d 13h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
	10:35pm	Richmond BART	1d 13h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	1d 12h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Tacoma on September 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:35pm	Richmond BART	1d 13h	12:20pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	19h 45m	12:20pm	Tacoma	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	1d 13h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	1d 12h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Tacoma.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$93 - $245	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$110 - $260	Average Duration21h 17m	CO₂ emissions 96kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Oakland to Tacoma

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Tacoma. The journey takes about 21 hours 17 minutes and with fares starting at just $110, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

21h 17mAverage Duration

$110Cheapest ticket

96kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to Tacoma: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$130

Average bus trip duration1d 13h

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure4:35pm

Distance642 miles (1035 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,568 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

3.5/587,262 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Oakland to Tacoma Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Oakland - Tacoma

What is the travel distance from Oakland to Tacoma?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/16

$110

09/17

$121

Today

$139

09/19

$128

09/20

$151

09/21

$132

09/22

No data

09/23

$105

The cheapest trip from Oakland to Tacoma was searched and found on Sep 23, 2025 with a price of $105

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

You can expect to pay from $105 to $151 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Tacoma based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $105 which is on 2025-09-23.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Oakland to Tacoma, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Oakland to Tacoma will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Oakland to Tacoma?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 13h	Avg Price$130	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time21h 17m	Avg Price$145	Daily Departures4

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