How much is the bus ticket from Tacoma to Portland?

The cheapest bus tickets from Tacoma to Portland start from $42. The average price for this route is around $46. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Tacoma to Portland?

The average bus travel time from Tacoma to Portland is 2h 40m, covering a distance of 192 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 30m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Tacoma to Portland route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Amtrak .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Tacoma to Portland?

The earliest bus departs from Tacoma to Portland at 8:45am. And the latest bus departs at 5:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tacoma to Portland?

A bus trip from Tacoma to Portland generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Tacoma to Portland?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Tacoma to Portland?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Tacoma to Portland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Tacoma to Portland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Tacoma to Portland from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tacoma to Portland on January 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45pm	Tacoma	2h 40m	8:25pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	8:45am	Tacoma	2h 30m	11:15am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	4:40pm	Tacoma	2h 50m	7:30pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Tacoma to Portland on January 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45am	Tacoma	2h 30m	11:15am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:40pm	Tacoma	2h 50m	7:30pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Tacoma	2h 40m	8:25pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Tacoma to Portland on January 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Tacoma	2h 50m	7:30pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	8:45am	Tacoma	2h 30m	11:15am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	5:45pm	Tacoma	2h 40m	8:25pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Tacoma to Portland on January 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45am	Tacoma	2h 30m	11:15am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:40pm	Tacoma	2h 50m	7:30pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Tacoma	2h 40m	8:25pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Tacoma to Portland on January 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45am	Tacoma	2h 30m	11:15am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:40pm	Tacoma	2h 50m	7:30pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Tacoma	2h 40m	8:25pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Tacoma to Portland on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45am	Tacoma	2h 30m	11:15am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:40pm	Tacoma	2h 50m	7:30pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Tacoma	2h 40m	8:25pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Tacoma to Portland on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Tacoma	2h 50m	7:30pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	8:45am	Tacoma	2h 30m	11:15am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	5:45pm	Tacoma	2h 40m	8:25pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:36 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Tacoma to Portland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

192 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $71	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $87	Average Duration2h 37m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,875 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,699 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5699 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $37

Amtrak Tacoma Portland recent customer reviews

calm & relaxing ride

Angela T.

February 18, 2024

Train was on time, clean and comfortable seats.

Lynda B.

August 8, 2023

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tacoma to Portland, OR by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Tacoma to Portland?
The cheapest bus tickets from Tacoma to Portland start from $42. The average price for this route is around $46. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Tacoma to Portland?
The average bus travel time from Tacoma to Portland is 2h 40m, covering a distance of 192 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Tacoma to Portland route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Tacoma to Portland?
The earliest bus departs from Tacoma to Portland at 8:45am. And the latest bus departs at 5:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tacoma to Portland?
A bus trip from Tacoma to Portland generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Tacoma to Portland?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Tacoma to Portland?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Tacoma to Portland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Tacoma to Portland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-01

$53

01-02

$44

Today

$43

01-04

$47

01-05

$40

01-06

$36

01-07

$34

01-08

$34

The cheapest trip from Tacoma to Portland, OR was searched and found on Jan 7, 2026 with a price of $34

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

You can expect to pay from $34 to $85 for a bus ticket from Tacoma to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2026-01-07.