There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver to Lake Tapps by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, tram, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 47m$65–114Drive 146.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vancouver to Lake Tappscar 146.3 mi
2h 35m$27–39Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2110 / ...
5h 33m$55–79Tram, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, taxi
- Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the taxi from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to Lake Tappstaxi
4h 8m$174–379Tram, fly to King County International Airport, taxi
- Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take the tram from Rainier Beach to Federal Way Downtowntram
- Take the taxi from Federal Way Downtown to Lake Tappstaxi
4h 11m$797–1,662
Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to Lake Tapps is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver to Lake Tapps is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Vancouver to Lake Tapps station. However, there are services departing from E 15th St & Broadway and arriving at Puyallup Station - Bay 1 via Portland Curbside Bus Stop and Tacoma Dome Station - Zone C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Vancouver station to Lake Tapps station. However, there are services departing from Vancouver Station and arriving at Sumner Station via Tacoma Dome Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Vancouver and Lake Tapps is 149 miles. The road distance is 147.1 miles.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Lake Tapps without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Vancouver to Lake Tapps, including transfers.
Vancouver to Lake Tapps bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Vancouver to Lake Tapps train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver Station.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Lake Tapps is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and Lake Tapps, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Vancouver Station to Tacoma every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma 4 times a day. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver Station to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Rainier Beach to Federal Way Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
Fort Lewis Taxi
- Phone
- +1 253-582-3000
- Website
- fortlewistaxi.org
King Cab
- Phone
- +1 253-474-8294
- Website
- kingcabnw.com
Fort Lewis Taxi
- Phone
- +1 253-582-3000
- Website
- fortlewistaxi.org
King Cab
- Phone
- +1 253-474-8294
- Website
- kingcabnw.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vancouver to Lake Tapps bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tacoma station.
Vancouver to Lake Tapps train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver to Lake Tapps is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Vancouver to Lake Tapps.
There are 375+ hotels available in Lake Tapps.