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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
193 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 3 buses that leave Portland, OR for Tacoma, WA on Fri, Nov 28, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct buses cover the 193 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €187.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price | €187 Average price |
3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Live departures
Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA buses for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 3:00 PM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 2h40 | 5:40 PM Tacoma, E G St & Puyallup Ave (Tacoma Dome Station), WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:35 PM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 2h45 | 8:20 PM Tacoma, E G St & Puyallup Ave (Tacoma Dome Station), WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 28 | |||||
| FlixBus | 3:10 AM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 2h40 | 5:50 AM Tacoma, E G St & Puyallup Ave (Tacoma Dome Station), WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA
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Buses from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:45, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 119 miles (193 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 119 miles (193 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€21) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 06:45 |
Last bus 22:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WAYou can travel by bus between Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as $27 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tacoma, WA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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