Bus Tickets from Vancouver, CA to Tacoma

Next departures

Next departures for Vancouver to Tacoma on September 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)
TacomaCheapest
Amtrak
Pacific Central Station
Tacoma Dome StationFastest
Amtrak
Pacific Central Station
Tacoma Dome StationNo tags
FlixBus
Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)
TacomaNo tags
Amtrak
Pacific Central Station
Tacoma Dome StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Vancouver to Tacoma

Bus
Average PriceUS$31 - US$67Average Duration7h 35m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$46 - US$96Average Duration5h 40m
21kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Vancouver to Tacoma

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Tacoma. The journey takes about 7 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
7h 35mAverage Duration
US$31Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Vancouver, CA to Tacoma: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$38
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 35m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure9:00am
Distance231 km
Latest bus departure11:00am

Vancouver to Tacoma Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Vancouver, CA - Tacoma

  1. What is the travel distance from Vancouver to Tacoma?

    The distance covered from Vancouver to Tacoma is 230 km (143 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-30
US$74
08-31
US$31
Today
US$85
09-02
US$38
09-03
US$31
09-04
US$39
09-05
US$79
09-06
US$72
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Vancouver, CA to Tacoma was searched and found on Aug 31, 2025 with a price of US$31

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

You can expect to pay from US$31 to US$250 for a bus ticket from Vancouver, CA to Tacoma based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$31 which is on 2025-09-03.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Vancouver to Tacoma.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Vancouver to Tacoma.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Vancouver to Tacoma will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Vancouver, CA to Tacoma?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Vancouver, CA by bus?

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