There are 7 ways to get from Tacoma to Merlin by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Portland
best- Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grants Passbus Greyhound US0500
9h 31m$72–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tacoma to Eugenebus
- Take the bus from Eugene U of O to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Passbus
- Take the bus from JCT Transit Hub - 300 NW 5th St - Rt 80 to Merlin Rdbus 80
12h$55–111Train, bus
- Take the train from Tacoma to Eugenetrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the bus from Eugene Amtrak to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Passbus Eugene to Medford
10h 53m$84–201Drive 381.7 mi
- Drive from Tacoma to Merlincar 381.7 mi
6h 44m$70–101Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane SEA - MFR
- Take the bus from Medford to JCT Transit Hub - 300 NW 5th St - Rt 100bus
7h 36m$156–457Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane SEA - EUG
- Take the bus from Eugene Amtrak to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Passbus
9h 30m$180–382Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport, bus
- Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane PDX - MFR
- Take the bus from Medford to JCT Transit Hub - 300 NW 5th St - Rt 100bus
10h 10m$202–456
Tacoma to Merlin by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Merlin is to drive which costs $65 - $110 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Merlin is to drive which takes 6h 44m and costs $65 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma to Merlin. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Merlin Rd via Eugene U of O and JCT Transit Hub - 300 NW 5th St - Rt 80. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
The distance between Tacoma and Merlin is 399 miles. The road distance is 383.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Merlin without a car is to train and bus via Portland which takes 9h 31m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Tacoma to Merlin, including transfers.
Tacoma to Merlin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tacoma station.
Tacoma to Merlin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Eugene station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Merlin is 384 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Tacoma to Merlin.
There are 56+ hotels available in Merlin.
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Merlin, OR, USA?
You can take a bus from Tacoma to Merlin Rd via Eugene U of O, Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass, and JCT Transit Hub - 300 NW 5th St - Rt 80 in around 12h.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–320
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–320
Flights from Portland International Airport to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–330
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
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Eugene
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grants Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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