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How to get fromKent to Tacomaby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kent to Tacoma by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kent Sounder Station to Tacoma Dome Stationtrain train S Line
    35 min
    $3

  2. Line 183 bus, line 574 bus

    1. Take the bus from 4th Ave N & W Smith St to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 11bus bus 183
    2. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to 26th St E & D St Ebus bus 574
    1h 15m
    $6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kent to Tacomataxi taxi 18.5 mi
    22 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 18.5 mi

    1. Drive from Kent to Tacomacar car 18.5 mi
    22 min
    $4–5

  5. Line 183 bus, line 500 bus

    1. Take the bus from 4th Ave N & W Smith St to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 11bus bus 183
    2. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 6 to Commerce St Station - Zone Bbus bus 500 / ...
    1h 47m
    $5

Kent to Tacoma by train

Calendar65Weekly Trains
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.2 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Kent, WA, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?

Sound Transit operates a train from Kent Sounder Station to Tacoma Dome Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 4th Ave N & W Smith St to 26th St E & D St E via Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 in around 1h 15m.

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