There are 5 ways to get from Portland Union Station 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$75–120Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2120 / ...
2h 40m$23–35Drive 141.7 mi
- Drive from Portland Union Station to Tacomacar 141.7 mi
2h 29m$25–35Fly 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 31m$149–329Fly 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
4h 4m$292–392
Portland Union Station to Tacoma by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland Union Station to Tacoma is to bus which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Union Station to Tacoma is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $24 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Tacoma. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 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 Portland Union Station and Tacoma is 140 miles. The road distance is 142.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Union Station to Tacoma without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $75 - $120.
The train from Portland to Tacoma takes 2h 33m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Portland Union Station to Tacoma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland Union Station to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland Union Station to Tacoma is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Portland Union Station, OR, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Tacoma every 4 hours. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma 6 times a week. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Rainier Beach to Federal Way Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to 26th St E & D St E
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to 26th St E & D St E
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Portland Union Station to Tacoma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tacoma station.
Portland Union Station to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Union Station to Tacoma is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Portland Union Station to Tacoma.
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