Tacoma is served by 1 regularly catalogued passenger rail station and 3 distinct intercity or commuter rail services.
City Rail Profile
- State
- Washington
- Region
- Pacific Northwest
- Stations indexed
- 1
- Routes calling
- 3
Stations in Tacoma
Each rail facility in Tacoma is listed below. Staffing, checked baggage and boarding facilities vary by station; confirm them with the operating agency.
Services calling at Tacoma
The following passenger rail services are recorded as calling at Tacoma in their published schedule feeds.
| Route | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Coast Starlight | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| Amtrak Cascades | State-Supported Corridor | Amtrak (WSDOT/ODOT) |
| Sounder Commuter Rail | Commuter Rail | Sound Transit |
Travel context for Tacoma
Within Washington, Tacoma is one of 14 rail-served cities this index tracks. The wider Pacific Northwest region anchors 4 services through this state. Travelers planning longer trips usually change at the nearest hub city; for Tacoma that is most often the largest connecting facility on the calling routes listed above.
If you are routing a complete itinerary, the Washington state hub aggregates every route and station in this state on a single page. The operators directory describes the different commuter and intercity carriers serving the state.
Booking and station access
RailRover does not sell tickets. To book travel from Tacoma, consult the operating agency directly using the operator links in the table above.
Travelers using Tacoma as a connecting hub should review the baggage policy and the onboard Wi-Fi and power outlet field guide before boarding.