There are 6 ways to get from Tacoma to Portland Airport (PDX) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
2h 48m$133–323Drive 142.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tacoma to Portland Airport (PDX)car 142.2 mi
2h 30m$26–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 34m$47–94Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
4h$71–88Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tacoma to Portland-PDX142.2 mi
2h 30mTram to King County International Airport, fly
- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Othellotram
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
2h 58m$559–1,309
Tacoma to Portland Airport (PDX) by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Portland Airport (PDX) is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Portland Airport (PDX) is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma to Portland Airport (PDX). However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Portland International Airport via Portland Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Tacoma to Portland Airport (PDX) station. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Portland Int'l Airport station via Rose Quarter TC station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Tacoma and Portland Airport (PDX) is 153 miles. The road distance is 143 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Portland Airport (PDX) without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Tacoma to Portland Airport (PDX), including transfers.
Tacoma to Portland Airport (PDX) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tacoma station.
Tacoma to Portland Airport (PDX) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Portland Airport (PDX) is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $130 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 3h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $90 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Portland Airport (PDX), USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 37m.
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tacoma to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to Othello
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tacoma to Portland-PDX
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Tacoma to Portland Airport (PDX) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Tacoma to Portland Airport (PDX) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Portland Airport (PDX) is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Tacoma to Portland Airport (PDX).
There are 868+ hotels available in Portland Airport (PDX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tacoma and Portland Airport (PDX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.