What is the travel distance from Vancouver to Tacoma?

About 143 miles (230 km) separate Vancouver and Tacoma.

Bus Vancouver to Tacoma from $68 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Vancouver to Tacoma on November 9
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 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + FlixBus	11:00am	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	6h 40m	5:40pm	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	9:00am	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	7h 35m	4:35pm	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 14
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

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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 the good way to reach Tacoma. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5h 40mAverage Duration

144 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $120	Average Duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$41 - $96	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,570 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,226 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.

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

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

What is the travel distance from Vancouver to Tacoma?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/05

$72

11/06

$68

Today

$82

11/08

$75

11/09

$79

11/10

$72

11/11

$68

11/12

$68

The cheapest trip from Vancouver, CA to Tacoma was searched and found on Nov 6, 2025 with a price of $68

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 $68 to $200 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 $68 which is on 2025-11-11.

What's the cheapest way to go from Vancouver, CA to Tacoma?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time7h 35m	Avg Price$41	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 40m	Avg Price$92	Daily Departures1

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