There are 4 ways to get from SeaTac to Kent by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Kent Des Moinestram 1 Line
7 min$3Drive 7.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from SeaTac to Kentcar 7.8 mi
12 min$2Line 161 bus
- Take the bus from International Blvd & S 170th St to Kent Sounder Station - Bay 3bus 161
28 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from SeaTac to Kenttaxi 7.8 mi
12 min$35–45
SeaTac to Kent by tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from SeaTac to Kent is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from SeaTac to Kent is to tram which takes 7 min and costs $3.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from International Blvd & S 170th St and arriving at Kent Sounder Station - Bay 3 station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at Kent Des Moines. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
The distance between SeaTac and Kent is 4 miles. The road distance is 7.9 miles.
The best way to get from SeaTac to Kent without a car is to tram which takes 7 min and costs $3.
The tram from SeaTac/Airport to Kent Des Moines takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
SeaTac to Kent bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from International Blvd & S 170th St station.
SeaTac to Kent train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from SeaTac/Airport station.
SeaTac to Kent bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at Kent Sounder Station - Bay 3.
What companies run services between SeaTac, WA, USA and Kent, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a vehicle from SeaTac/Airport to Kent Des Moines every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, King County Metro operates a bus from International Blvd & S 170th St to Kent Sounder Station - Bay 3 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 28 min.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Kent Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from International Blvd & S 170th St to Kent Sounder Station - Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
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
Tacoma Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 253 472 3300
Tacoma City Cab
- Phone
- +1 253 582 8294
Point Defiance Taxi
- Phone
- +1 253 238 7777
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Booking & Getting There
SeaTac to Kent train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Kent Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between SeaTac to Kent is 8 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from SeaTac to Kent.
There are 455+ hotels available in Kent.