What is the cheapest way to get from Mercer Island to Kent?

The cheapest way to get from Mercer Island to Kent is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mercer Island to Kent?

The fastest way to get from Mercer Island to Kent is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Mercer Island and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Mercer Island to Kent station. However, there are services departing from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St and arriving at Kent Sounder Station - Bay 5 via N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 and 2nd Ave Ext S & S Jackson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Mercer Island and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Mercer Island to Kent station. However, there are services departing from Mercer Island and arriving at Kent Sounder Station via King Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Mercer Island to Kent?

The distance between Mercer Island and Kent is 26 miles. The road distance is 17.9 miles.

How do I travel from Mercer Island to Kent without a car?

The best way to get from Mercer Island to Kent without a car is to line 150 bus which takes 1h 24m and costs $9.

How long does it take to get from Mercer Island to Kent?

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Mercer Island to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mercer Island to Kent bus from?

Mercer Island to Kent bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from 2nd Ave Ext S & S Jackson St station.

Where do I catch the Mercer Island to Kent train from?

Mercer Island to Kent train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Mercer Island station.

Where does the Mercer Island to Kent bus arrive?

Mercer Island to Kent bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at Kent Sounder Station - Bay 5.

Where does the Mercer Island to Kent train arrive?

Mercer Island to Kent train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Int'l Dist/Chinatown station.

Can I drive from Mercer Island to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Mercer Island to Kent is 18 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Mercer Island to Kent.

Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 385+ hotels available in Kent.

Mercer Island to Kent - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 150 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Mercer Island to Kent by bus, train, taxi, car, or tram

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Line 150 bus
best
1. Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext S & S Jackson St to Kent Sounder Station - Bay 5bus 150 / ...
1h 24m
$9
Drive 17.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mercer Island to Kentcar 17.8 mi
23 min
$4–5
Line 550 bus, train
1. Take the bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 to 4th Ave S & S Jackson Stbus 550 / ...
2. Take the train from King Street Station to Kent Sounder Stationtrain S Line
1h 43m
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mercer Island to Kenttaxi 17.8 mi
23 min
$60–75
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Mercer Island to Int'l Dist/Chinatowntram 2 Line
2. Take the train from King Street Station to Kent Sounder Stationtrain S Line
1h 57m
$9

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Distance: 26.2 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Mercer Island, WA, USA and Kent, WA, USA?

King County Metro operates a bus from 2nd Ave Ext S & S Jackson St to Kent Sounder Station - Bay 5 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 52 min.

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