There are 5 ways to get from Moda Center to Tacoma by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, tram, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
2h 49m$35–90Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus FlixBus 2120 / ...
4h 13m$19–32Drive 141.5 mi
- Drive from Moda Center to Tacomacar 141.5 mi
2h 29m$26–38Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
3h 35m$41–326Fly to King County International Airport, tram, line 574 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take the tram from Rainier Beach to Federal Way Downtowntram
- Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to 26th St E & D St Ebus
3h 55m$712–1,112
Moda Center to Tacoma by foot and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Moda Center to Tacoma is to bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Moda Center to Tacoma is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Moda Center to Tacoma station. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Commerce St Station - Zone D via Olympia Transit Center - Bay M and SR 512 P&R - Zone J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Tacoma. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Moda Center and Tacoma is 141 miles. The road distance is 142.3 miles.
The best way to get from Moda Center to Tacoma without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $35 - $90.
The train from Portland to Tacoma takes 2h 33m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Moda Center to Tacoma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Moda Center to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Moda Center to Tacoma is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $330 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Moda Center, OR, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Tacoma every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympia twice daily. Tickets cost $15–26 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–1,100
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Rainier Beach to Federal Way Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to 26th St E & D St E
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Moda Center to Tacoma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Olympia station.
Moda Center to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moda Center to Tacoma is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Moda Center to Tacoma.
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