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How to get fromTacoma to The Dallesby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Tacoma to The Dalles by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouver Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Wishram Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    5h 23m
    $133–225

  2. Drive 177.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tacoma to The Dallescar car 177.6 mi
    4h 29m
    $33–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2110 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus bus FlixBus 2184
    6h 10m
    $36–59

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SEA - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus bus
    7h 24m
    $149–358

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus bus FlixBus 2184
    6h 17m
    $58–113

Tacoma to The Dalles by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and The Dalles, OR, USA?

You can take a train from Tacoma to The Dalles via Vancouver Station and Wishram Station in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tacoma to 3rd Street and Federal via Portland Curbside Bus Stop and LINK Transit Center - The Dalles in around 6h 10m.

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