There are 3 ways to get from Tacoma to La Center by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Tacoma to La Center by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to La Center is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to La Center is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma to La Center. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at E.Birch Ave & 6th St via NW Everett & 5th and 99th Street Transit Center: Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Tacoma to La Center station. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Vancouver Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Tacoma and La Center is 152 miles. The road distance is 121.1 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to La Center without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Tacoma to La Center, including transfers.
Tacoma to La Center bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tacoma station.
Tacoma to La Center train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Tacoma to La Center is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $40 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and La Center, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Vancouver Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop 4 times a day. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Tacoma to La Center bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Tacoma to La Center train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to La Center is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Tacoma to La Center.
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