There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Tacoma, WA 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 / ...
3h 29m$43–86Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2120 / ...
3h 33m$22–36Drive 140.7 mi
- Drive from Portland to Tacoma, WAcar 140.7 mi
2h 34m$26–38Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram, line 1 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the tram from Tacoma Dome to Theater Districttram
- Take the bus from Pacific Ave & 11th St S to Mildred St S & 6th Avebus
4h 29m$51–341Fly to King County International Airport, bus, line 1 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus
- Take the bus from Pacific Ave & 11th St S to Mildred St S & 6th Avebus
4h 49m$761–1,111
Portland to Tacoma, WA by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Tacoma, WA is to bus which costs $21 - $40 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Tacoma, WA is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Tacoma, WA. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Mildred St S & 6th Ave via Tacoma Dome Station - Zone D and Pacific Ave & 11th St S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Portland and Tacoma, WA is 146 miles. The road distance is 141.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Tacoma, WA without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Portland to Tacoma, WA, including transfers.
Portland to Tacoma, WA bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Portland to Tacoma, WA is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 3h 33m.
Portland to Tacoma, WA bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Tacoma, WA is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Portland to Tacoma, WA.
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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma 3 times a day. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–1,100
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
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 Tacoma Dome to Theater District
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 253-581-8000
- Website
- piercetransit.org
Bus from Pacific Ave & 11th St S to Mildred St S & 6th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- piercetransit.org
- Youth 0-18
- $0
- Adult
- $2
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone G
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
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