There are 6 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Tacoma by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, 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.
Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
1h 59m$141–323Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2110 / ...
4h$23–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 16m$43–98Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portland-PDX to Tacoma142.3 mi
2h 30mDrive 142.3 mi
- Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Tacomacar 142.3 mi
2h 30m$26–38Fly to King County International Airport, tram
- 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
2h 22m$780–1,603
Portland Airport (PDX) to Tacoma by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Tacoma is to bus which costs $23 - $50 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Tacoma is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $140 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PDX) to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Portland International Airport and arriving at Tacoma via Portland Curbside Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Portland Airport (PDX) station to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Portland Int'l Airport station and arriving at Tacoma via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and Tacoma is 153 miles. The road distance is 143.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Tacoma without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $23 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Tacoma, including transfers.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Tacoma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Tacoma is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $140 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 4h, you could also train, which costs $40 - $100 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma 4 times a day. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- 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
- $40–95
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Portland-PDX to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Portland Airport (PDX) to Tacoma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tacoma station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to Tacoma is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Tacoma.
There are 441+ hotels available in Tacoma.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portland Airport (PDX) and Tacoma. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.