What is the cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Renton?

The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Renton is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Tacoma to Renton?

The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Renton is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Tacoma and Renton?

No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma station to Renton. However, there are services departing from Commerce St Station - Zone D and arriving at SW Sunset Blvd & Hardie Ave SW via SODO Busway & S Lander St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Tacoma and Renton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tacoma Dome Station station and arriving at Tukwila Sounder Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Tacoma to Renton?

The distance between Tacoma and Renton is 29 miles. The road distance is 25.4 miles.

How do I travel from Tacoma to Renton without a car?

The best way to get from Tacoma to Renton without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs $9 - $19.

How long does it take to get from Tacoma to Renton?

The train from Tacoma Dome Station to Tukwila Sounder Station takes 42 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Tacoma to Renton bus from?

Tacoma to Renton bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Commerce St Station - Zone D.

Where do I catch the Tacoma to Renton train from?

Tacoma to Renton train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Tacoma Dome Station.

Train or bus from Tacoma to Renton?

The best way to get from Tacoma to Renton is to train which takes 42 min and costs $9 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 18m.

Where does the Tacoma to Renton bus arrive?

Tacoma to Renton bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Bus Wy & Lander St station.

Where does the Tacoma to Renton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tacoma to Renton?

Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Renton is 25 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Tacoma to Renton.

How do I get a train ticket from Tacoma to Renton?

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Where can I stay near Renton?

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Tacoma to Renton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 101 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Tacoma to Renton by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tacoma Dome Station to Tukwila Sounder Stationtrain S Line
42 min
$9–19
Drive 25.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tacoma to Rentoncar 25.3 mi
31 min
$5–7
Bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Lander Stbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from SODO Busway & S Lander St to SW Sunset Blvd & Hardie Ave SWbus 101 / ...
1h 18m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tacoma to Rentontaxi 25.3 mi
31 min
$85–110
Line 574 bus, line 560 bus
1. Take the bus from D St E & 25th St E to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2bus 574
2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Renton TC - Bay 1bus 560
1h 33m
$6
Line 500 bus, tram, bus
1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone B to Federal Way Station Bay 5bus 500 / ...
2. Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Tukwila Int'l Blvdtram
3. Take the bus from Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 2 to S 3rd St & Rainier Ave Sbus
1h 50m
$8

Tacoma to Renton by train

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Distance: 28.7 mi
Duration: 42 min

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

Sound Transit operates a train from Tacoma Dome Station to Tukwila Sounder 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 Commerce St Station - Zone D to SW Sunset Blvd & Hardie Ave SW via Bus Wy & Lander St and SODO Busway & S Lander St in around 1h 18m.

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