There are 5 ways to get from Lake Oswego to Tacoma by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or tram
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 14m$45–95Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2110 / ...
4h 23m$23–40Drive 149.7 mi
- Drive from Lake Oswego to Tacomacar 149.7 mi
2h 42m$28–40Line 35 bus, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from Lake Oswego Transit Center to SW 6th & Salmonbus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
4h 20mLine 35 bus, fly to King County International Airport, tram, line 574 bus
- Take the bus from Lake Oswego Transit Center to SW 6th & Salmonbus
- 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 43m
Lake Oswego to Tacoma by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Oswego to Tacoma is to bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Oswego to Tacoma is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Oswego to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Lake Oswego Transit Center and arriving at Tacoma via Portland Curbside Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Oswego to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Tacoma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Lake Oswego and Tacoma is 149 miles. The road distance is 150.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Oswego to Tacoma without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Lake Oswego to Tacoma, including transfers.
Lake Oswego to Tacoma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Lake Oswego to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Lake Oswego to Tacoma is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Lake Oswego, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma twice daily. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- 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
- +1 888-889-6368
- [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 (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
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- trimet.org
Bus from Lake Oswego Transit Center to SW 6th & Salmon
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://trimet.org/home/
Bus from Lake Oswego Transit Center to SW 6th & Salmon
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://trimet.org/home/
- 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
Lake Oswego to Tacoma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tacoma station.
Lake Oswego to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Oswego to Tacoma is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Lake Oswego to Tacoma.
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