There are 3 ways to get from Tacoma to Boring by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 55m$68–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
- Take the bus from NW 5th & Davis to Gresham Central Transit Centerbus Fx2 / ...
5h 49m$23–35Drive 155.3 mi
- Drive from Tacoma to Boringcar 155.3 mi
2h 51m$29–41
Tacoma to Boring by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Boring is to bus which costs $22 - $40 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Boring is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma to Boring. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at SE Wally Rd via NW 5th & Davis, Gresham Central Transit Center and Sandy Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Tacoma to Boring station. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Gresham Central TC station via Rose Quarter TC station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Tacoma and Boring is 160 miles. The road distance is 156.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Boring without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Tacoma to Boring, including transfers.
Tacoma to Boring bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tacoma station.
Tacoma to Boring train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Boring is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Boring, OR, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tacoma to SE Wally Rd via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, NW 5th & Davis, Gresham Central Transit Center, and Sandy Transit Center in around 5h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Tacoma to Boring bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Tacoma to Boring train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Boring is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Tacoma to Boring.
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