How far is Tacoma from Portland by coach?

The distance between Portland and Tacoma by coach is approximately 120 miles (193 km).

Is there a way to reach Tacoma from Portland without a car?

You can travel to Tacoma from Portland by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Portland to Tacoma from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Portland to Tacoma on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:10	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	21:50	Tacoma	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	09:40	Tacoma	Fastest
Bus	09:35	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 45m	12:20	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Tacoma on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	09:40	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
Bus	09:35	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 45m	12:20	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	19:10	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	21:50	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Tacoma on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	09:40	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
Bus	09:35	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 45m	12:20	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	19:10	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	21:50	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Tacoma on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:10	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	21:50	Tacoma	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	09:40	Tacoma	Fastest
Bus	09:35	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 45m	12:20	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Tacoma on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	09:40	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
Bus	09:35	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 45m	12:20	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	19:10	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	21:50	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Tacoma on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	09:40	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
Bus	09:35	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 45m	12:20	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	19:10	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	21:50	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Tacoma on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	09:40	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
Bus	09:35	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 45m	12:20	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	19:10	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	21:50	Tacoma	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Portland to Tacoma

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Tacoma. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2h 40mAverage duration

119 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£22 - £54	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£21 - £60	Average duration2h 33m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,362 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,381 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87381 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £28

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.

7 December 2023

Comfy, safe

Kyesha C.

17 February 2019

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

How far is Tacoma from Portland by coach?
The distance between Portland and Tacoma by coach is approximately 120 miles (193 km).
Is there a way to reach Tacoma from Portland without a car?
You can travel to Tacoma from Portland by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£26

17/11

£24

Today

£23

19/11

£21

20/11

£21

21/11

£23

22/11

£23

23/11

£25

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Tacoma was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £21

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 £21 to £37 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 £21, which is on 2025-11-19.