There are 6 ways to get from Oregon City to Tacoma by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, train, 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 Oregon City Amtrak to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades
3h 34m$35–90Line 35 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Main & 11th to SW 6th & W Burnsidebus 35
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2110 / ...
4h 43m$24–38Drive 155.7 mi
- Drive from Oregon City to Tacomacar 155.7 mi
2h 45m$29–42Line 35 bus, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, line 574 bus
- Take the bus from Main & 11th to SW 6th & Salmonbus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to 26th St E & D St Ebus
4h 24m$142–332Line 35 bus, train
- Take the bus from Main & 11th to SW 6th & W Burnsidebus 35
- Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 34m$33–83Line 35 bus, fly to King County International Airport, tram, line 574 bus
- Take the bus from Main & 11th 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 59m$275–375
Oregon City to Tacoma by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oregon City to Tacoma is to line 35 bus and bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Oregon City to Tacoma is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Oregon City to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Main & 11th and arriving at Tacoma via Portland Curbside Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oregon City Amtrak and arriving at Tacoma. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Oregon City and Tacoma is 154 miles. The road distance is 156.7 miles.
The best way to get from Oregon City to Tacoma without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $90.
The train from Oregon City Amtrak to Tacoma takes 3h 34m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Oregon City to Tacoma bus services, operated by Portland TriMet, depart from Main & 11th station.
Oregon City to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oregon City Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Oregon City to Tacoma is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can line 35 bus and bus, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Oregon City, OR, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oregon City Amtrak to Tacoma twice daily. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main & 11th to Tacoma via SW 6th & W Burnside and Portland Curbside Bus Stop in around 4h 43m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oregon City Amtrak to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Bus from Main & 11th to SW 6th & W Burnside
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Bus from Main & 11th to SW 6th & Salmon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Bus from Main & 11th to SW 6th & W Burnside
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Bus from Main & 11th to SW 6th & Salmon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
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Booking & Getting There
Oregon City to Tacoma bus services, operated by Portland TriMet, arrive at SW 6th & W Burnside station.
Oregon City to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oregon City to Tacoma is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Oregon City to Tacoma.
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