There are 5 ways to get from Portland 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 33m$35–85Bus, line 600 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus FlixBus 2120 / ...
- Take the bus from Olympia Transit Center - Bay M to SR512 Park & Ride - Zone Gbus 600
3h 54m$19–31Drive 142.1 mi
- Drive from Portland to Tacomacar 142.1 mi
2h 30m$26–38Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
3h 32m$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 52m$712–1,112
Portland to Tacoma by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Tacoma is to bus and line 600 bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Tacoma is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland 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 3h 54m.
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 Portland and Tacoma is 140 miles. The road distance is 142.9 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Tacoma without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $35 - $85.
The train from Portland to Tacoma takes 2h 33m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Portland to Tacoma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Tacoma is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 600 bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 3h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $330 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Tacoma every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Commerce St Station - Zone D via Olympia Transit Center - Bay M and SR 512 P&R - Zone J in around 3h 54m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–320
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–1,100
- 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
- $35–85
- 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
- +1 360-786-1881
- Website
- intercitytransit.com
Bus from Olympia Transit Center - Bay M to SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.intercitytransit.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
Portland to Tacoma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Olympia station.
Portland to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Tacoma is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Portland to Tacoma.
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