There are 4 ways to get from Renton to Seattle Center (Station) by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tukwila Sounder Station to King Street Stationtrain S Line
39 min$6–13Line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S to 4th Ave & Pike Stbus 101 / ...
42 min$3–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Renton to Seattle Center (Station)taxi 13.1 mi
18 min$45–55Drive 13.1 mi
- Drive from Renton to Seattle Center (Station)car 13.1 mi
18 min$3–4
Renton to Seattle Center (Station) by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Renton to Seattle Center (Station) is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Renton to Seattle Center (Station) is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $45 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Renton to Seattle Center (Station). However, there are services departing from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S and arriving at 4th Ave & Pike St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
No, there is no direct train from Renton station to Seattle Center (Station). However, there are services departing from Tukwila Sounder Station and arriving at Seattle Center via Int'l Dist/Chinatown and Westlake Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between Renton and Seattle Center (Station) is 13 miles. The road distance is 13.1 miles.
The best way to get from Renton to Seattle Center (Station) without a car is to train which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $14.
It takes approximately 39 min to get from Renton to Seattle Center (Station), including transfers.
Renton to Seattle Center (Station) bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S station.
Renton to Seattle Center (Station) train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Tukwila Sounder Station.
The best way to get from Renton to Seattle Center (Station) is to train which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $14. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus, which costs $3 - $7 and takes 42 min.
What companies run services between Renton, WA, USA and Seattle Center (Station), WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a train from Tukwila Sounder Station to King Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 20 min. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, King County Metro operates a bus from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S to 4th Ave & Pike St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 31 min.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Train from Tukwila Sounder Station to King Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S to 4th Ave & Pike St
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
A1 Seattle Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-466-9500
- Website
- a1seattletaxi.com
Farwest Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-622-1717
- Website
- farwesttaxi.net
Seattle Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 206-622-6500
- Website
- seattleyellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Renton to Seattle Center (Station) bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at 4th Ave & Pike St station.
Renton to Seattle Center (Station) train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at King Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Renton to Seattle Center (Station) is 13 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Renton to Seattle Center (Station).
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