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How to get fromRenton to Kentby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Renton to Kent by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tukwila Sounder Station to Kent Sounder Stationtrain train S Line
    7 min
    $3

  2. Drive  7.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Renton to Kentcar car 7.8 mi
    11 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from S 2nd St & Shattuck Ave S to E Smith St & State Ave Nbus bus 160
    41 min
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Renton to Kenttaxi taxi 7.8 mi
    11 min
    $28–35

Renton to Kent by train

Calendar65Weekly Trains
Duration7 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.5 mi
  • Duration: 7 min

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

Sound Transit operates a train from Tukwila Sounder Station to Kent Sounder Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, King County Metro operates a bus from S 2nd St & Shattuck Ave S to E Smith St & State Ave N every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 41 min. Sound Transit also services this route every 3 hours.

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