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Pros: Driver was nice. Cons: There wasn’t an outlet at my seat, nor were there at a lot of seats.
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There are 4 intercity buses per day from Tacoma to Portland. Traveling by bus from Tacoma to Portland usually takes around 2 hours and 38 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Distance | 120 mi (193 km) |
Shortest duration | 2h 30m |
Cheapest price | HRK 179.25 |
Trips per day | 4 |
Most frequent service | FlixBus US |
Bus lines | 1 |
Overall score for buses from Tacoma to Portland
(Based on 6 ratings and reviews)
1.0
Pros: Driver was nice. Cons: There wasn’t an outlet at my seat, nor were there at a lot of seats.
HRK 179.25 is the average price of a bus ticket from Tacoma to Portland. Taking a bus is an affordable way to make this trip. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Tacoma to Portland is expected to be between HRK 176 and HRK 211. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is 14 May 2024, when tickets are available for 14 May 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just HRK 176.
The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 19 days in advance to save HRK 5.13 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Tacoma to Portland. FlixBus US connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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FlixBus US | 4 | 2h 38m | HRK 181.64 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 4 trips per day from Tacoma to Portland, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 38 minutes to cover the 193 kilometers from Tacoma to Portland. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 30 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Because many passengers travel from Tacoma to Portland at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet."
The first bus leaves at 08:00 and the last bus leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all buses from Tacoma to Portland, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Tacoma to Portland every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Tacoma to Portland without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Tacoma to Portland; ticket prices start at HRK 112.51.
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.
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Portland is the largest city in Oregon and accordingly one of the state's best vacation destinations. Also known as the City of Roses, this city along the Willamette River wows visitors with its diverse street food, quirky counterculture, and sprawling bookstores such as the world-famous Powell's Books.
Portland is the 5th best city in the United States for outdoor activities, thanks in part to open-air grounds like the expansive Forest Park. Gardens are also excellent outdoor date locales for couples on a romantic getaway: stop and smell the roses at either the International Rose Test Garden or the Portland Japanese Garden.
Once you've gotten hungry from a long day wandering outside, nearly every block downtown has a plethora of food trucks waiting to tickle your taste buds. Or, kick back at one of the many breweries in the #3 best city for craft beer in the United States. Unique locations like McMenamin's brewpubs in renovated cinemas or historic hotels do their part to "keep Portland weird."
As the biggest city in Oregon, Portland is a hub for travel throughout the Pacific Northwest. Amtrak train service and various bus services operate primarily out of Union Station, conveniently-located downtown, and nearby Portland International Airport makes it easy to travel to Portland from near and far.
Most buses depart from the main station in Tacoma.
2499 E G St & Puyallup Ave
All buses from Tacoma arrive at one main station in Portland.
7411 NW Station Way
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