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John Schneider
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Username: Jschneid

Post Number: 16
Registered: 02-2008
Posted From: 71.176.24.65
Posted on Thursday, March 04, 2010 - 04:58 pm:   

I do exactly what William S has described, and the reverse, three or four times per year. Caveats are unless you enjoy walking you need to get a local base ride from the McChord terminal to the BX #300 bus stop, well over a mile, and you need to catch the Amtrak (Tacoma Dome) in that south direction (Portland) before the last one, maybe 18:00? Give yourself minimum an hour and half, including wait at Transfer Sta 512, from catching #300 at BX to Amtrak Tacoma Dome.

With optimum timing it is very smooth. And if you know Portland, Train Sta is a nice location.
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Chip Cobb
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Username: Ccobb

Post Number: 4
Registered: 05-2007
Posted From: 209.134.37.205
Posted on Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 09:31 am:   

Thanks folks...good info (noticed that I misspelled McChord...twice. Duh!)
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John D.
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Username: John_d

Post Number: 4073
Registered: 06-2003
Posted From: 95.208.80.143
Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 06:17 pm:   

Chip,

You can find directions and links to the route William suggested (as well as much more info for McChord) on Spacea.net's Wiki Page for McChord AFB.
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Lonnie L Crow
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Username: Birdman

Post Number: 10
Registered: 06-2007
Posted From: 174.58.237.36
Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 06:09 pm:   

Chip,
I would suggest following William's advice concerning Amtrak from Tacoma to Portland.
My wife and I have done it that way the past two summers and have enjoyed the train ride right into the "downtown" of Portland.
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William Standage
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Username: Charlie13

Post Number: 1009
Registered: 07-2004
Posted From: 75.172.60.6
Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 03:43 pm:   

Amtrak to Protland from Tacoma:
Coast Starlight, runs once per day.
The Cascade, I think has five runs per day. If you are a senior, AAA, or active duty military, you'll qualify for a discount rate.

From McChord, you can get to Tacoma Amtrak station via Pierce transit bus #300 (on base) to the 512 Park&ride, where you transfer to Sound Transit #574 to Tacoma Dome station. Ask for a transfer when you board the 300 bus. When you arrive at the Dome Station walk up the road about two blocks to the Amtrak station. The whole ride will be $1-2, depending on your age.

I think Greyhound also has a small office at the Dome station too.
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John Fleming
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Username: Johnfleming10859

Post Number: 140
Registered: 07-2008
Posted From: 71.111.17.196
Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 12:15 pm:   

Greyhound runs 4 times a day. AMTRAK has 2 routes. Coast Starlight and Amtrak Cascades. To get off base, you could use Pierce Transit #300 in front of the BX. Or just outside the gate is a Lakewood route to Tacoma locations.
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william brown
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Username: Brown9bill

Post Number: 574
Registered: 12-2006
Posted From: 108.0.100.243
Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 11:47 am:   

I would call one of the rent a car agencies, have then pick me up on base and drive to Portland. Another option would be to catch a greyhound bus to Portland. Happy Travels.
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Chip Cobb
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Username: Ccobb

Post Number: 3
Registered: 05-2007
Posted From: 209.134.37.205
Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 11:21 am:   

What's the best way to get to Portland from the Pax Terminal at McCord?

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