What is the travel distance from Portland to Tacoma?

The distance between Portland and Tacoma is around 193 km (120 miles).

Bus Portland to Tacoma from US$21 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Portland to Tacoma on October 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:10pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:50pm	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
		9:35am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 45m	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Tacoma on October 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:10pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:50pm	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
		9:35am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 45m	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Tacoma on October 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:35am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 45m	12:20pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
		7:10pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:50pm	Tacoma	Fastest

Next departures for Portland to Tacoma on October 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:40am	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
9:35am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 45m	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
7:10pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:50pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Tacoma on October 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:10pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:50pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
7:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:40am	Tacoma	Fastest
9:35am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 45m	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Tacoma on October 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:10pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:50pm	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
		9:35am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 45m	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Tacoma on October 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:10pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:50pm	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
		9:35am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 45m	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Tacoma

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$28 - US$90	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$27 - US$246	Average Duration2h 33m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Portland to Tacoma

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Tacoma. The journey takes about 2 hours 33 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

2h 33mAverage Duration

US$27Cheapest ticket

17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Portland, OR to Tacoma: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$30

Average Bus Trip Duration2h 40m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure7:00am

Distance191 km

Latest bus departure7:10pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,768 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,503 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,295 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87295 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$36

Greyhound Portland Tacoma recent customer reviews

Was traveling for the first time and driver was very helpful in assisting me to get the nearest exit to my destination address

Peter G.

December 7, 2023

Comfy, safe

Kyesha C.

February 17, 2019

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Portland to Tacoma Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Portland, OR - Tacoma

What is the travel distance from Portland to Tacoma?
The distance between Portland and Tacoma is around 193 km (120 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10-01

US$28

10-02

US$24

Today

US$32

10-04

US$30

10-05

US$31

10-06

US$28

10-07

US$26

10-08

US$26

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Tacoma was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of US$24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Portland, OR to Tacoma, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$24 to US$82 for a bus ticket from Portland, OR to Tacoma based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$26 which is on 2025-10-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Portland and Tacoma!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Portland to Tacoma, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Portland to Tacoma will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Portland to Tacoma, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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Bus Tickets from Portland, OR to Tacoma