What is the cheapest way to get from Seattle, WA to Renton?

The cheapest way to get from Seattle, WA to Renton is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Seattle, WA to Renton?

The fastest way to get from Seattle, WA to Renton is to train which takes 13 min and costs $3 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Seattle, WA and Renton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 2nd Ave Ext S & S Jackson St and arriving at SW Sunset Blvd & Hardie Ave SW. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Seattle, WA and Renton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King Street Station station and arriving at Tukwila Sounder Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Seattle, WA to Renton?

The distance between Seattle, WA and Renton is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.9 miles.

How do I travel from Seattle, WA to Renton without a car?

The best way to get from Seattle, WA to Renton without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs $3 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Seattle, WA to Renton?

The train from King Street Station to Tukwila Sounder Station takes 13 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Seattle, WA to Renton bus from?

Seattle, WA to Renton bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from 2nd Ave Ext S & S Jackson St station.

Where do I catch the Seattle, WA to Renton train from?

Seattle, WA to Renton train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from King Street Station.

Train or bus from Seattle, WA to Renton?

The best way to get from Seattle, WA to Renton is to train which takes 13 min and costs $3 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus, which costs $3 and takes 24 min.

Where does the Seattle, WA to Renton bus arrive?

Seattle, WA to Renton bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at SW Sunset Blvd & Hardie Ave SW station.

Where does the Seattle, WA to Renton train arrive?

Seattle, WA to Renton train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Tukwila Sounder Station.

Can I drive from Seattle, WA to Renton?

Yes, the driving distance between Seattle, WA to Renton is 12 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Seattle, WA to Renton.

How do I get a train ticket from Seattle, WA to Renton?

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Where can I stay near Renton?

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Seattle, WA to Renton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 101 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle, WA to Renton by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car

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best
1. Take the train from King Street Station to Tukwila Sounder Stationtrain S Line
13 min
$3–7
Line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext S & S Jackson St to SW Sunset Blvd & Hardie Ave SWbus 101 / ...
24 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Seattle, WA to Rentontaxi 11.9 mi
16 min
$40–50
Drive 11.9 mi
1. Drive from Seattle, WA to Rentoncar 11.9 mi
16 min
$3–4

Seattle, WA to Renton by train

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Distance: 10.8 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

Sound Transit operates a train from King Street Station to Tukwila Sounder Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, King County Metro operates a bus from 2nd Ave Ext S & S Jackson St to SW Sunset Blvd & Hardie Ave SW every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 24 min.

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