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How to get fromThe Dalles to Tacomaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, train, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from The Dalles to Tacoma by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, train, or tram

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Wishram Station to Vancouver Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Tacomatrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    5h 37m
    $132–228

  2. Drive 177.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from The Dalles to Tacomacar car 177.5 mi
    4h 29m
    $33–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Dalles to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2184
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus bus FlixBus 2120 / ...
    6h 38m
    $36–61

  4. Bus, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the bus from 2nd Street and Taylor to LINK Transit Center - The Dallesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from The Dalles to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PDX - SEA
    6h 58m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Dalles to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2184
    2. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    6h 31m
    $58–116

  6. Bus, fly to King County International Airport, tram, line 574 bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd Street and Taylor to LINK Transit Center - The Dallesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from The Dalles to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane PDX - BFI
    4. Take the tram from Rainier Beach to Federal Way Downtowntram tram
    5. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to 26th St E & D St Ebus bus
    7h 21m

The Dalles to Tacoma by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a vehicle from The Dalles to Tacoma via Wishram Station and Vancouver Station in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd Street and Taylor to Tacoma via The Dalles and Portland Curbside Bus Stop in around 6h 38m.

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