There are 8 ways to get from Oregon to Tacoma by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, 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 / ...
2h 33m$30–85Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2110 / ...
2h 40m$20–35Drive 142.1 mi
- Drive from Portland to Tacomacar 142.1 mi
2h 30m$26–38Fly Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MFR - SEA
2h 16m$169–431Fly Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, line 574 bus
- 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
3h 20m$139–329Fly Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane EUG - SEA
3h 13m$167–332Fly Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, line 574 bus
- Fly from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane RDM - SEA
- Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to 26th St E & D St Ebus
3h 33m$178–344Fly Portland International Airport to King County International Airport, tram, line 574 bus
- 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
3h 54m$272–372
Oregon to Tacoma by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oregon to Tacoma is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Oregon to Tacoma is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $160 - $440.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Tacoma. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Tacoma. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Oregon and Tacoma is 140 miles. The road distance is 142.9 miles.
The best way to get from Oregon to Tacoma without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $30 - $85.
The train from Portland to Tacoma takes 2h 33m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Oregon to Tacoma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Oregon to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Oregon to Tacoma is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 2h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $440 and takes 2h 16m.
What companies run services between Oregon, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Tacoma every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–85 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma twice daily. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–410
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Flights from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–320
Flights from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–320
Flights from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–330
Flights from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Oregon to Tacoma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tacoma station.
Oregon to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oregon to Tacoma is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Oregon to Tacoma.
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