There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Lakewood 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 / ...
3h 7m$47–94Drive 134.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Lakewoodcar 134.6 mi
2h 22m$25–36Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2110 / ...
3h 24m$26–40Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Lakewood TC - Zone Mbus
3h 55m$136–326Fly 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 Lakewood TC - Zone Mbus
4h 18m$762–1,612
Portland to Lakewood by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Lakewood is to bus which costs $25 - $45 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Lakewood is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Lakewood. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Lakewood TC - Zone M via Tacoma Dome Station - Zone H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Lakewood. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Tacoma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Portland and Lakewood is 147 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Lakewood without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Portland to Lakewood, including transfers.
Portland to Lakewood bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Lakewood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Lakewood is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Lakewood, Pierce County, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Tacoma every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 33m. 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
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Lakewood TC - Zone M
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to Lakewood TC - Zone M
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Lakewood bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tacoma station.
Portland to Lakewood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Lakewood is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Portland to Lakewood.
There are 275+ hotels available in Lakewood.