What is the travel distance from Portland to Tacoma?

The distance between Portland and Tacoma is around 193 km (120 miles).

Bus Portland to Tacoma from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Portland to Tacoma on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:50pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:40am	Tacoma	Fastest
Bus	9:35am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 45m	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Tacoma on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:40am	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:35am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 45m	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	7:10pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:50pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Tacoma on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:50pm	Tacoma	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:40am	Tacoma	Fastest
Bus	9:35am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 45m	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Tacoma on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:40am	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:35am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 45m	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	7:10pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:50pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Tacoma on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:40am	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:35am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 45m	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	7:10pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:50pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Tacoma on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:40am	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:35am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 45m	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	7:10pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:50pm	Tacoma	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Tacoma on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:40am	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:35am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 45m	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
Bus	7:10pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2h 40m	9:50pm	Tacoma	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go 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 $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

192 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $100	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$38 - $109	Average Duration2h 33m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87382 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 WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $52

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.

December 7, 2023

Comfy, safe

Kyesha C.

February 17, 2019

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

What is the travel distance from Portland to Tacoma?
The distance between Portland and Tacoma is around 193 km (120 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-17

$44

11-18

$42

Today

$42

11-20

$40

11-21

$42

11-22

$42

11-23

$44

11-24

$44

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Tacoma was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $40

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 $40 to $80 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 $40 which is on 2025-11-20.