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Cheap train tickets fromTacoma to Portland

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  1. Sat Aug 18
    $36.00
  2. Sun Aug 19
    $50.00
  3. Mon Aug 20
    $28.00
  4. Tue Aug 21
    $28.00
  5. Wed Aug 22
    $28.00
  6. Thu Aug 23
    $28.00
  7. Fri Aug 24
    $36.00
  8. Sat Aug 25
    $28.00
  9. Sun Aug 26
    $28.00
  10. Mon Aug 27
    $28.00
  11. Tue Aug 28
    $28.00
  12. Wed Aug 29
    $28.00
  13. Thu Aug 30
    $28.00
  14. Fri Aug 31
    $28.00

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traveling from Tacoma to Portland by train

Cheapest price$21.00
Shortest Duration2h 47m
Trips per day4
train carriers2
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How can I get the cheapest train ticket from Tacoma to Portland?

The best way to get the cheapest train tickets from Tacoma to Portland is by booking earlier. Based on the last 30 days, the cheapest average train fares from Tacoma to Portland were $26.75. By booking 13 days out, tickets are on average $7.00 cheaper than those that are booked last minute.

What is the busiest time to travel from Tacoma to Portland?

The busiest time of the week for travel from Tacoma to Portland by train is at 10:00 AM on Saturday. When planning to travel around this time, tickets should be booked well in advance as they may sell out. Around 10:00 AM on Tuesday is when the fewest number of train tickets are sold. If you’re looking for a little extra space, the train departing at this time is the least likely to be crowded.

How many daily train trips are there from Tacoma to Portland?

On average there are 4 train trips per day. Amtrak Cascades has the most options for departures from Tacoma to Portland, with an average of 3 trips per day and 79 monthly trips. 2 train carriers currently travel from Tacoma to Portland. Of the 4 trips there are 4 trips that are direct routes with no transfers.

train lines that run from Tacoma to Portland

Amtrak Coast Starlight

Amtrak Coast Starlight operates, on average, 1 train schedule(s) from Tacoma to Portland. The average Amtrak Coast Starlight ticket to Portland costs $36.18. Cheap Amtrak Coast Starlight tickets to Portland are available on Wanderu starting from $22.00. In Tacoma, Amtrak Coast Starlight departs from 1001 Puyallup Ave and no other station. In Portland, Amtrak Coast Starlight arrives at Union Station - 800 NW 6th Ave and no other station.

An average trip on Amtrak Coast Starlight from Tacoma to Portland takes 3 hours and 23 minutes, while the fastest available Amtrak Coast Starlight trip will get you to Portland in 2 hours and 47 minutes,

On weekends, Amtrak Coast Starlight offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay $35.97 for a weekend getaway trip to Portland.

Amtrak Coast Starlight
Amtrak Coast Starlight
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Avg. Time
3h 23m
Avg. Price
$36.18

Amtrak Cascades

Amtrak Cascades operates, on average, 3 train schedule(s) from Tacoma to Portland. The average Amtrak Cascades ticket to Portland costs $31.65. Cheap Amtrak Cascades tickets to Portland are available on Wanderu starting from $21.00. In Tacoma, Amtrak Cascades departs from 1001 Puyallup Ave and no other station. In Portland, Amtrak Cascades arrives at Union Station - 800 NW 6th Ave and no other station.

An average trip on Amtrak Cascades from Tacoma to Portland takes 2 hours and 48 minutes, while the fastest available Amtrak Cascades trip will get you to Portland in 2 hours and 47 minutes,

On weekends, Amtrak Cascades offers 3 trips per day and you could expect to pay $34.78 for a weekend getaway trip to Portland.

Amtrak Cascades
Amtrak Cascades
Air conditioning
Restroom
Extra legroom
Loyalty rewards
Power outlet
Snacks
WiFi
Avg. Time
2h 48m
Avg. Price
$31.65

Plan your next adventure:

Depending on the train line you travel with, your options include one station that has train departures from Tacoma. Most train trips to Portland will depart from 1001 Puyallup Ave.
  • 1001 Puyallup Ave
Train trips arrive in Portland at 1 stations, depending on which train line you are traveling with. Union Station - 800 NW 6th Ave are the main train stations in Portland for trips arriving from Tacoma.
  • Union Station - 800 NW 6th Ave