What is the cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Pendleton?

The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Pendleton is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tacoma to Pendleton?

The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Pendleton is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Tacoma and Pendleton?

No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma to Pendleton. However, there are services departing from Tacoma Greyhound and arriving at City Hall - Library via Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St, Yakima Air Terminal and Walla Walla Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

How far is it from Tacoma to Pendleton?

The distance between Tacoma and Pendleton is 419 miles. The road distance is 264.7 miles.

How do I travel from Tacoma to Pendleton without a car?

The best way to get from Tacoma to Pendleton without a car is to bus which takes 12h 56m and costs $90 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Tacoma to Pendleton?

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Tacoma to Pendleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tacoma to Pendleton bus from?

Tacoma to Pendleton bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Tacoma Greyhound station.

Bus or fly from Tacoma to Pendleton?

The best way to get from Tacoma to Pendleton is to bus which takes 12h 56m and costs $90 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $420 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Tacoma to Pendleton bus arrive?

Tacoma to Pendleton bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Ellensburg, WA - CWU Starbucks station.

Can I drive from Tacoma to Pendleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Pendleton is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Tacoma to Pendleton.

Where can I stay near Pendleton?

There are 41+ hotels available in Pendleton.

Tacoma to Pendleton - 9 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Tacoma to Pendleton by train, car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, drive (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouver Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Pasco Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Drive from Pasco Amtrak Station to Pendletoncar
8h 24m
$109–238
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Walla Walla Regional Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW)plane SEA - ALW
2. Take the bus from Walla Walla Transfer Center to Walmartbus
6h 25m
$40–252
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Ellensburg, WA - CWU Starbucksbus
2. Take the bus from Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St to Yakima Airportbus 11
3. Take the bus from Yakima Air Terminal to Valley Transitbus
4. Take the bus from Walla Walla Transfer Center to City Hall - Librarybus
12h 56m
$94–114
Drive 263.2 mi
1. Drive from Tacoma to Pendletoncar 263.2 mi
5h 20m
$48–70
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouver Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Pasco Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Pasco Intermodal, WA to Valley Transit Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Walla Walla Transfer Center to City Hall - Librarybus
11h 20m
$109–266
Bus via Seattle
1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ellensburgbus
3. Take the bus from Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St to Yakima Airportbus 11
4. Take the bus from Yakima Air Terminal to Valley Transitbus
5. Take the bus from Walla Walla Transfer Center to City Hall - Librarybus
13h 18m
$63–109
Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport
1. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain
2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport (PDT)plane PDX - PDT
6h 31m
$83–411
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport, bus
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane SEA - PSC
2. Take the bus from Tri-Cities Airport to Valley Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Walla Walla Transfer Center to City Hall - Librarybus
7h 13m
$51–254
Fly King County International Airport to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport
1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport (PDT)plane BFI - PDT
6h 35m
$64–411

Tacoma to Pendleton by bus

4Weekly Buses

12h 56mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tacoma to Pendleton.

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Distance: 416.1 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Pendleton, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from Tacoma Greyhound to City Hall - Library via Ellensburg, WA - CWU Starbucks, Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St, Yakima Airport, Yakima Air Terminal, and Walla Walla Transfer Center in around 12h 56m. Alternatively, Air Excursion and Boutique Air fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport (PDT) once daily.

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