There are 5 ways to get from Clackamas to Tacoma by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, tram, or plane
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 / ...
4h 31m$48–98Line 35 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Oregon City Transit Center to SW 6th & W Burnsidebus 35
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2110 / ...
5h 20m$27–45Drive 151.9 mi
- Drive from Clackamas to Tacomacar 151.9 mi
2h 40m$28–40Bus, tram, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from SE Lawnfield Road and 98th Court to Clackamas Town Centerbus
- Take the tram from Clackamas Town Center TC station to Gateway Transit Centertram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
3h 57mTram, fly to King County International Airport, line 574 bus
- Take the tram from Clackamas Town Center TC station to Gateway Transit Centertram
- 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
4h 20m$865–1,715
Clackamas to Tacoma by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clackamas to Tacoma is to line 35 bus and bus which costs $27 - $50 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Clackamas to Tacoma is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Clackamas to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from SE 82nd Dr & Tolbert and arriving at Tacoma via Oregon City Transit Center and Portland Curbside Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Clackamas station to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Clackamas Town Center TC station and arriving at Tacoma via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Clackamas and Tacoma is 154 miles. The road distance is 152.8 miles.
The best way to get from Clackamas to Tacoma without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Clackamas to Tacoma, including transfers.
Clackamas to Tacoma bus services, operated by Portland TriMet, depart from Oregon City Transit Center station.
Clackamas to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Clackamas to Tacoma is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can line 35 bus and bus, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Clackamas, OR, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Tacoma every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SE 82nd Dr & Tolbert to Tacoma via Oregon City Transit Center, SW 6th & W Burnside, and Portland Curbside Bus Stop in around 5h 20m.
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $850–1,700
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- trimet.org
Tram from Clackamas Town Center TC station to Gateway Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://trimet.org/home/
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Clackamas Town Center TC station to Gateway Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://trimet.org/home/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- 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
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- trimet.org
Bus from Oregon City Transit Center to SW 6th & W Burnside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://trimet.org/home/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 971 358 0623
- Website
- clackamas.us
Bus from SE Lawnfield Road and 98th Court to Clackamas Town Center
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.clackamas.us/h3s/connects-shuttle
- Website
- https://www.clackamas.us/h3s/connects-shuttle
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- 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
Clackamas to Tacoma bus services, operated by Portland TriMet, arrive at SW 6th & W Burnside station.
Clackamas to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clackamas to Tacoma is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Clackamas to Tacoma.
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