There are 5 ways to get from Goldendale to Tacoma by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, 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.
Drive, fly
best- Drive from Goldendale to Yakima-Airport-YKMcar
- Fly from Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane YKM - SEA
3h 16m$136–441Drive 183.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Goldendale to Tacomacar 183.1 mi
4h 56m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Wishram Station to Vancouver Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 46m$144–243Bus, train
- Take the bus from S. Chatfield & E. Main to LINK Transit Center - The Dallesbus
- Take the bus from The Dalles to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
7h 35m$58–118Bus
- Take the bus from Chatfield & Collins to LINK Transit Center - The Dallesbus
- Take the bus from The Dalles to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus
7h 43m$35–63
Goldendale to Tacoma by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goldendale to Tacoma is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Goldendale to Tacoma is to drive and fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $130 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Goldendale to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Chatfield & Collins and arriving at Tacoma via The Dalles and Portland Curbside Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Goldendale station to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Wishram Station and arriving at Tacoma via Vancouver Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Goldendale and Tacoma is 196 miles. The road distance is 184.1 miles.
The best way to get from Goldendale to Tacoma without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Goldendale to Tacoma, including transfers.
Goldendale to Tacoma bus services, operated by Mount Adams Transportation Service, depart from Chatfield & Collins station.
Goldendale to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wishram Station.
The best way to get from Goldendale to Tacoma is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs $140 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Goldendale, WA, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Goldendale to Tacoma via Wishram Station and Vancouver Station in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chatfield & Collins to Tacoma via The Dalles and Portland Curbside Bus Stop in around 7h 43m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Yakima Air Terminal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wishram Station to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Vancouver Station to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- 509-773-3757
- [email protected]
- Website
- klickitatcounty.org
Bus from S. Chatfield & E. Main to LINK Transit Center - The Dalles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- gorgetransit.com
Bus from Chatfield & Collins to LINK Transit Center - The Dalles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- gorgetransit.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from The Dalles to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from The Dalles to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Schedules at
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Goldendale to Tacoma bus services, operated by Mount Adams Transportation Service, arrive at LINK Transit Center - The Dalles station.
Goldendale to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goldendale to Tacoma is 184 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Goldendale to Tacoma.
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