There are 5 ways to get from Tacoma to Oregon Zoo by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 26m$40–84Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
3h 40m$21–35Drive 143.7 mi
- Drive from Tacoma to Oregon Zoocar 143.7 mi
2h 31m$27–38Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
3h 43m$136–326Bus, tram to King County International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone A to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4bus
- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Othellotram
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
4h 8m$321–442
Tacoma to Oregon Zoo by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Oregon Zoo is to bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Oregon Zoo is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma to Oregon Zoo. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at W Burnside & NW Barnes via W Burnside & NW 5th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Tacoma to Oregon Zoo station. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Washington Park station via Rose Quarter TC station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Tacoma and Oregon Zoo is 144 miles. The road distance is 144.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Oregon Zoo without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Tacoma to Oregon Zoo, including transfers.
Tacoma to Oregon Zoo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tacoma station.
Tacoma to Oregon Zoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Oregon Zoo is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $330 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Oregon Zoo, OR, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
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
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Tacoma to Oregon Zoo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Tacoma to Oregon Zoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Oregon Zoo is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Tacoma to Oregon Zoo.
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