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Routes | 31 |
Trips per day | 122 |
train lines | 3 |
Stations | 2 |
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City Information
Tacoma has seen some hard times in recent years, but the city is receiving many new revival attempts, turning it into a charming town with its own unique attractions. For those interested in the history of the city, as well as the creativity of its residents, head towards the Museum District, which houses numerous interesting museums such as the Tacoma Art Museum and the Washington State History Museum. While in the area, don’t miss out on the chance to marvel at the architectural ingenuity of the Bridge of Glass. If you wish to enjoy a bit of outdoor air, diving into the cold water of American Lake in Lakewood in the morning is bound to make you happy.
Seafood has always been among Tacoma’s finest offerings, and the best place to enjoy these dishes is Duke’s Chowder House, which features a bay view. For a more exquisite taste, head over to Indochine, a pan-Asian restaurant featuring mouth watering dishes.
The main bus station and the Amtrak train station in Tacoma are both located on Puyallup Ave near downtown, just a few blocks from each other. Tacoma is served by Amtrak’s Cascades and Coast Starlight lines. The city’s main airport is Seattle–Tacoma International and it sits 22 miles north of the city.
Station Information
The Amtrak station in Tacoma is located at 1001 Puyallup Ave, just north of I-5 and very close to the Tacoma Dome. Local Sound Transit commuter rail uses the station, as well as Amtrak’s Coast Starlight from Seattle to Los Angeles and Cascades from Vancouver, BC to Eugene. The bus terminal at 510 Puyallup Ave is connected to the train station complex for easy transfers to local or intercity buses. The station complex includes two parking garages and a customer service center with restrooms and vending machines. Nearby attractions in Tacoma include Freighthouse Square, a shopping mall inside an old depot, and several museums like the Washington State History Museum and Museum of Glass.
Popular train stations in Tacoma:
422 E. 25th St.
Bus Terminal - 510 Puyallup Ave
What train companies travel to Tacoma, Washington?
Located in Washington, Tacoma is accessible by train from 31 other cities. You can choose from 122 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Tacoma on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Tacoma are also available..
Train companies serving Tacoma
Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Coast Starlight | 27 | 13h 41m | $90.92 |
Amtrak | 18 | 1d 15h 26m | $240.26 |
Amtrak Cascades | 11 | 2h 45m | $37.52 |
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Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Portland | 1d 3h 38m | $153.80 |
Seattle | 23h 44m | $170.69 |
Sacramento | 1d 17h 49m | $264.91 |
Los Angeles | 2d 11h 51m | $338.55 |
Elkhart | 3d 1h 32m | $397.83 |
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