What is the travel distance from Vancouver to Tacoma?

The distance covered from Vancouver to Tacoma is 230 km (143 miles).

Bus Vancouver to Tacoma from $99 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Vancouver to Tacoma on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + FlixBus	9:00am	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	7h 35m	4:35pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
	5:30am	Pacific Central Station	5h 8m	10:38am	Tacoma Dome Station	Fastest
	5:30am	Pacific Central Station	5h 8m	10:38am	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
FlixBus + FlixBus	11:00am	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	6h 40m	5:40pm	Tacoma	No tags
	5:30am	Pacific Central Station	7h 25m	12:55pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags

Next departures for Vancouver to Tacoma on November 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:30am	Pacific Central Station	5h 8m	10:38am	Tacoma Dome Station	CheapestFastest
5:30am	Pacific Central Station	5h 8m	10:38am	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
5:30am	Pacific Central Station	7h 25m	12:55pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
5:30am	Pacific Central Station	7h 25m	12:55pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
8:30am	Pacific Central Station	6h 35m	3:05pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags

Next departures for Vancouver to Tacoma on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:30am	Pacific Central Station	5h 8m	10:38am	Tacoma Dome Station	CheapestFastest
5:30am	Pacific Central Station	5h 8m	10:38am	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
5:30am	Pacific Central Station	7h 25m	12:55pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
8:30am	Pacific Central Station	6h 35m	3:05pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
8:30am	Pacific Central Station	6h 35m	3:05pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags

Next departures for Vancouver to Tacoma on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:30am	Pacific Central Station	5h 8m	10:38am	Tacoma Dome Station	CheapestFastest
5:30am	Pacific Central Station	5h 8m	10:38am	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
5:30am	Pacific Central Station	7h 25m	12:55pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
8:30am	Pacific Central Station	6h 35m	3:05pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
8:30am	Pacific Central Station	6h 35m	3:05pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags

Next departures for Vancouver to Tacoma on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:30am	Pacific Central Station	5h 8m	10:38am	Tacoma Dome Station	CheapestFastest
5:30am	Pacific Central Station	5h 8m	10:38am	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
5:30am	Pacific Central Station	7h 25m	12:55pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
8:30am	Pacific Central Station	6h 35m	3:05pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
8:30am	Pacific Central Station	6h 35m	3:05pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags

Next departures for Vancouver to Tacoma on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:30am	Pacific Central Station	5h 8m	10:38am	Tacoma Dome Station	CheapestFastest
5:30am	Pacific Central Station	5h 8m	10:38am	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
11:30am	Pacific Central Station	6h 55m	6:25pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Vancouver to Tacoma

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Tacoma. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5h 40mAverage Duration

232 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $93	Average Duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$59 - $138	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vancouver, CA to Tacoma by bus

What is the travel distance from Vancouver to Tacoma?
The distance covered from Vancouver to Tacoma is 230 km (143 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$107

11-19

$107

Today

$107

11-21

$115

11-22

$115

11-23

$115

11-24

$115

11-25

$123

The cheapest trip from Vancouver, CA to Tacoma was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $107

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

You can expect to pay from $107 to $336 for a bus ticket from Vancouver, CA to Tacoma based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $115 which is on 2025-11-21.