There are 4 ways to get from Renton to Tacoma by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tukwila Sounder Station to Tacoma Dome Stationtrain S Line
42 min$8–18Drive 25.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Renton to Tacomacar 25.9 mi
31 min$5–7Line 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S to SODO Busway & S Lander Stbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Wy & Lander St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus 594
1h 25m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Renton to Tacomataxi 25.9 mi
31 min$85–110
Renton to Tacoma by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Renton to Tacoma is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Renton to Tacoma is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Renton to Tacoma station. However, there are services departing from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S and arriving at Commerce St Station - Zone G via Bus Wy & Lander St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tukwila Sounder Station station and arriving at Tacoma Dome Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Renton and Tacoma is 29 miles. The road distance is 26 miles.
The best way to get from Renton to Tacoma without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs $8 - $18.
The train from Tukwila Sounder Station to Tacoma Dome Station takes 42 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
Renton to Tacoma bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S station.
Renton to Tacoma train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Tukwila Sounder Station.
The best way to get from Renton to Tacoma is to train which takes 42 min and costs $8 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 25m.
What companies run services between Renton, WA, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a train from Tukwila Sounder Station to Tacoma Dome Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 42 min. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S to Commerce St Station - Zone G via SODO Busway & S Lander St and Bus Wy & Lander St in around 1h 25m.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Train from Tukwila Sounder Station to Tacoma Dome Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tukwila Sounder Station to Tacoma Dome Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S to SODO Busway & S Lander St
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from Bus Wy & Lander St to Commerce St Station - Zone G
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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 Tacoma bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at SODO Busway & S Lander St station.
Renton to Tacoma train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Tacoma Dome Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Renton to Tacoma is 26 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Renton to Tacoma.
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