How far is Los Angeles from Tacoma?

The distance between Los Angeles and Tacoma is approximately 1510 km (936 miles).

Bus Los Angeles to Tacoma from $219 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Tacoma on November 23
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
	9:25am	Union Station	1d 9h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
	10:55am	Union Station	1d 7h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Tacoma on November 24
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 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:40am	UCLA	1d 6h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 1h	12:20pm	Tacoma	Fastest
	11:40am	UCLA	1d 6h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 5h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
	9:25am	Union Station	1d 9h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Tacoma on November 27
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
	9:25am	Union Station	1d 9h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
	10:55am	Union Station	1d 7h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Tacoma on November 28
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
	9:25am	Union Station	1d 9h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
	10:55am	Union Station	1d 7h	6:38pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 3:52 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Tacoma

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Tacoma. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $181, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

1508 kmDistance

38kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$181 - $540	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$180 - $417	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 137kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,599 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,403 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

How far is Los Angeles from Tacoma?
The distance between Los Angeles and Tacoma is approximately 1510 km (936 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-20

$358

11-21

$430

Today

$430

11-23

$430

11-24

$327

11-25

$362

11-26

$454

11-27

$930

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Tacoma was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $327

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 $327 to $2,561 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 $327 which is on 2025-11-24.