There are 4 ways to get from Portland to McChord Air Force Base by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, line 610 bus
best- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus FlixBus 2120
- Take the bus from Olympia Transit Center - Bay L to Berkeley St SW & Washington Ave SWbus 610
3h 39m$18–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 31m$43–86Drive 130.1 mi
- Drive from Portland to McChord Air Force Basecar 130.1 mi
2h 14m$24–35Fly, line 574 bus, line 610 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 SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus
- Take the bus from SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G to Berkeley St SW & Washington Ave SWbus
4h 32m$140–332
Portland to McChord Air Force Base by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to McChord Air Force Base is to bus and line 610 bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to McChord Air Force Base is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to McChord Air Force Base. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Berkeley St SW & Washington Ave SW via Olympia Transit Center - Bay L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to McChord Air Force Base. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Tacoma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Portland and McChord Air Force Base is 136 miles. The road distance is 130.8 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to McChord Air Force Base without a car is to bus and line 610 bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $18 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Portland to McChord Air Force Base, including transfers.
Portland to McChord Air Force Base bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to McChord Air Force Base train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to McChord Air Force Base is to bus and line 610 bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $18 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and McChord Air Force Base, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Berkeley St SW & Washington Ave SW via Olympia Transit Center - Bay L in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Tacoma every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 33m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
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
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Portland to McChord Air Force Base bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Olympia station.
Portland to McChord Air Force Base train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to McChord Air Force Base is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Portland to McChord Air Force Base.
There are 253+ hotels available in McChord Air Force Base.