Trains from Vancouver, BC to Tacoma, WA

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TodayApr 29
TomorrowApr 30
from $84
WedMay 1
ThuMay 2
FriMay 3
SatMay 4
SunMay 5
from $81
MonMay 6
from $56

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Vancouver
    Departure location: Pacific Central Station
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Tacoma
    Destination location: Tacoma Dome Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $84
Train Vancouver to Tacoma: Trip Overview

Train Vancouver to Tacoma: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$60
Average train trip duration5h 40m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:15 AM
Distance144 miles (232 km)
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: VIA Rail Canada

Vancouver to Tacoma Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains1
Earliest and Latest Train Departures7:15AM
Minimum Price$56
Average Ticket Price$60
Minimum Trip Duration5h40m
Average Train Trip Duration5h40m
Distance144 miles (232 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Vancouver - Tacoma

The average train ticket price from Vancouver to Tacoma is $60. The best way to find train tickets from Vancouver to Tacoma is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Vancouver and Tacoma is around 5h 40m, although the fastest train will take about 5h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 143 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Vancouver to Tacoma can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Vancouver to Tacoma by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Vancouver to Tacoma, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/27
$56
04/28
$56
Today
$43
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The cheapest trip from Vancouver to Tacoma was searched and found on Apr 29, 2024 with a price of $43

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

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Vancouver to Tacoma is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Tacoma, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Vancouver and Tacoma, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Vancouver to Tacoma.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from Tacoma to Vancouver

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