What is the cheapest way to get from Tacoma to The Dalles?

The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to The Dalles is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tacoma to The Dalles?

The fastest way to get from Tacoma to The Dalles is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Tacoma and The Dalles?

No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma to The Dalles. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at 3rd Street and Federal via Portland Curbside Bus Stop and LINK Transit Center - The Dalles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Tacoma and The Dalles?

No, there is no direct train from Tacoma to The Dalles station. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Wishram Station via Vancouver Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Tacoma to The Dalles?

The distance between Tacoma and The Dalles is 245 miles. The road distance is 178.6 miles.

How do I travel from Tacoma to The Dalles without a car?

The best way to get from Tacoma to The Dalles without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs $180 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Tacoma to The Dalles?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Tacoma to The Dalles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tacoma to The Dalles bus from?

Tacoma to The Dalles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tacoma station.

Where do I catch the Tacoma to The Dalles train from?

Tacoma to The Dalles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.

Train or bus from Tacoma to The Dalles?

The best way to get from Tacoma to The Dalles is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs $180 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Tacoma to The Dalles bus arrive?

Tacoma to The Dalles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.

Where does the Tacoma to The Dalles train arrive?

Tacoma to The Dalles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver Station.

Can I drive from Tacoma to The Dalles?

Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to The Dalles is 179 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Tacoma to The Dalles.

Where can I stay near The Dalles?

There are 30+ hotels available in The Dalles.

Tacoma to The Dalles - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tacoma to The Dalles by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouver Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
2. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Wishram Stationtrain Empire Builder
5h 23m
$183–271
Drive 177.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tacoma to The Dallescar 177.6 mi
4h 29m
$33–47
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus FlixBus 2184
6h 20m
$34–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus FlixBus 2184
6h 27m
$89–137

Tacoma to The Dalles by bus (Flixbus)

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6h 20mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest 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 20m.

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