What is the travel distance from Tacoma to Portland?

The distance between the two cities is 120 miles (193 km).

What are the best sights and things to do in Portland?

Once in Portland, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Breweries, Portland Saturday Market, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Forest Park and Lan Su Chinese Garden.

Bus Tacoma to Portland from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tacoma to Portland on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:45pm	Tacoma	2h 40m	8:25pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	4:40pm	Tacoma	2h 40m	7:20pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest

Next departures for Tacoma to Portland on November 19
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 40m	7:20pm	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 November 20
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 40m	7:20pm	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 November 21
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 40m	7:20pm	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 November 22
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 40m	7:20pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Tacoma to Portland on November 23
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 40m	7:20pm	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 November 24
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 40m	7:20pm	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 November 25
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 40m	7:20pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Tacoma	2h 40m	8:25pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:08 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 the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, 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$29 - $95	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$27 - $62	Average Duration2h 37m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Tacoma Portland recent customer reviews

With the exception of the bus arriving late everything went according to plan...

Matt T.

June 13, 2025

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5593 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $27

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

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$34

11/17

$30

Today

$28

11/19

$26

11/20

$26

11/21

$31

11/22

$29

11/23

$34

The cheapest trip from Tacoma to Portland, OR was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $26

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 $26 to $50 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 $26 which is on 2025-11-19.