Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA train

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Cheap train tickets from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA

Showing times and prices for Sep 21

Cheapest

$37

Average

$39

The best way to find a cheap train 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.

Cheapest

500 Amtrak Cascades

06:45AM2h33

Portland Union Station, Portland, OR

09:18AMTacoma Station, Tacoma, WA

$371One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

508 Amtrak Cascades

07:25PM2h33

Portland Union Station, Portland, OR

09:58PMTacoma Station, Tacoma, WA

$371One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

502 Amtrak Cascades

08:30AM2h33

Portland Union Station, Portland, OR

11:03AMTacoma Station, Tacoma, WA

$371One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

506 Amtrak Cascades

05:55PM2h33

Portland Union Station, Portland, OR

08:28PMTacoma Station, Tacoma, WA

$371One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

14 Coast Starlight

03:56PM2h42

Portland Union Station, Portland, OR

06:38PMTacoma Station, Tacoma, WA

$461One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 21

Amtrak

500 Amtrak Cascades

06:45AM2h33

Portland Union Station, Portland, OR

09:18AMTacoma Station, Tacoma, WA

0 transfers

Amtrak

502 Amtrak Cascades

08:30AM2h33

Portland Union Station, Portland, OR

11:03AMTacoma Station, Tacoma, WA

0 transfers

Amtrak

504 Amtrak Cascades

10:40AM2h33

Portland Union Station, Portland, OR

01:13PMTacoma Station, Tacoma, WA

0 transfers

Amtrak

518 Amtrak Cascades

02:10PM2h37

Portland Union Station, Portland, OR

04:47PMTacoma Station, Tacoma, WA

0 transfers

Amtrak

14 Coast Starlight

03:56PM2h42

Portland Union Station, Portland, OR

06:38PMTacoma Station, Tacoma, WA

0 transfers

Amtrak

506 Amtrak Cascades

05:55PM2h33

Portland Union Station, Portland, OR

08:28PMTacoma Station, Tacoma, WA

0 transfers

Amtrak

508 Amtrak Cascades

07:25PM2h33

Portland Union Station, Portland, OR

09:58PMTacoma Station, Tacoma, WA

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA

Showing times and prices for Sep 21

Fastest Journey

2 h 33 m

Average

2 h 34 m

Trains per day

Distance

193 km

Of the 7 trains that leave Portland, OR for Tacoma, WA every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

500 Amtrak Cascades

06:45AM2h33

Portland Union Station, Portland, OR

09:18AMTacoma Station, Tacoma, WA

$371One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

508 Amtrak Cascades

07:25PM2h33

Portland Union Station, Portland, OR

09:58PMTacoma Station, Tacoma, WA

$371One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

502 Amtrak Cascades

08:30AM2h33

Portland Union Station, Portland, OR

11:03AMTacoma Station, Tacoma, WA

$371One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

506 Amtrak Cascades

05:55PM2h33

Portland Union Station, Portland, OR

08:28PMTacoma Station, Tacoma, WA

$371One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

504 Amtrak Cascades

10:40AM2h33

Portland Union Station, Portland, OR

01:13PMTacoma Station, Tacoma, WA

$591One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA

Distance	120 miles (193 km)
Average train duration	2 h 33 min
Average train ticket price	$38 (€32)
Train frequency	1 a day
Direct train	Yes, there is 1 direct train a day
Train providers	Amtrak

Trains from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA cover the 120 miles (193 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 33 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $28 (€24), but the average price of train tickets is $38 (€32).

Train companies: Amtrak from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA trains

For as little as $28 (€24) you can travel by train to Tacoma, WA from Portland, OR with Amtrak. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Train information from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 2 h 33 min
Cheapest Price: $28
Amtrak frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Trains from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA

FAQs: Travel by train from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA.

Cheap train tickets from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA can start from as little as $28 (€24) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA is $38 (€32); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA train time is 2 h 33 min covering the 120 mile (193 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA leaves at 1: 45 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA leaves at 10: 56 PM.

Yes, there is 1 direct train a day from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA, you can count on Amtrak for the best way to get you to Tacoma, WA. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Portland, OR and Tacoma, WA and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 56 PM.

A trip to Tacoma, WA from Portland, OR is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 33 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA by train is February.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Portland, OR to Tacoma, WA including taking a train, bus or flight.