How far is Los Angeles from Tacoma?

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

Bus Los Angeles to Tacoma from $151 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Tacoma on August 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		11:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 12h	12:20pm	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		11:15pm	UCLA	1d 13h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Tacoma on August 30
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
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 1h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 12h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:40am	UCLA	1d 11h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Tacoma on August 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:40am	UCLA	1d 11h	12:20pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 1h	12:20pm	Tacoma	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 1h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
	12:25pm	UCLA	1d 6h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 12h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Tacoma on September 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:40am	UCLA	1d 11h	12:20pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 1h	12:20pm	Tacoma	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 1h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
	11:40am	UCLA	1d 6h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 12h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Tacoma on September 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 1h	12:20pm	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 12h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
	5:35am	UCLA	1d 13h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:40am	UCLA	1d 11h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
	5:35am	UCLA	1d 13h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Tacoma on September 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:15pm	UCLA	1d 13h	12:20pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 1h	12:20pm	Tacoma	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 1h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
	5:35am	UCLA	1d 13h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 12h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Tacoma on September 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:00am	6831 Hawthorn Ave	1d 4h	12:20pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 1h	12:20pm	Tacoma	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 1h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
	5:35am	UCLA	1d 13h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 12h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Tacoma.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$126 - $369	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$811 - $929	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 137kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to Tacoma

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Tacoma. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $126, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

$126Cheapest ticket

38kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Los Angeles, US to Tacoma: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$203

Average bus trip duration1d 5h

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure12:25am

Distance935 miles (1508 km)

Latest bus departure11:55pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,299 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

3.5/587,215 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.

Amtrak

4/55,431 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Los Angeles to Tacoma Bus

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How far is Los Angeles from Tacoma?

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

Best price found

08/27

$173

08/28

No data

Today

$303

08/30

$289

08/31

$649

09/01

$271

09/02

$239

09/03

$263

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Tacoma was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of $173

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 $173 to $1,405 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 $239 which is on 2025-09-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Los Angeles and Tacoma!

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Los Angeles to Tacoma that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Los Angeles to Tacoma while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles, US to Tacoma?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 5h	Avg Price$203	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 9h	Avg Price$881	Daily Departures3

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