There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver to Kent by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, tram, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the train from Tacoma Dome Station to Kent Sounder Stationtrain S Line
3h 50m$43–88Drive 149.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vancouver to Kentcar 149.3 mi
2h 34m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
5h 35m$29–55Tram, fly to King County International Airport
- Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take the tram from Rainier Beach to Kent Des Moinestram
3h 38m$712–1,312Tram, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, line 161 bus
- Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 to Kent Sounder Station - Bay 3bus
3h 55m$152–332
Vancouver to Kent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to Kent is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver to Kent is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Vancouver to Kent station. However, there are services departing from E 15th St & Broadway and arriving at Kent Sounder Station - Bay 3 via Portland Curbside Bus Stop and International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Vancouver station to Kent station. However, there are services departing from Vancouver Station and arriving at Kent Sounder Station via Tacoma Dome Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Vancouver and Kent is 155 miles. The road distance is 150.2 miles.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Kent without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Vancouver to Kent, including transfers.
Vancouver to Kent bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Vancouver to Kent train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver Station.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Kent is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and Kent, WA, USA?
You can take a train from Vancouver Station to Kent Sounder Station via Tacoma Dome Station in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–1,300
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver Station to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Train from Tacoma Dome Station to Kent Sounder Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Rainier Beach to Kent Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 to Kent Sounder Station - Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Vancouver to Kent bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Vancouver to Kent train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver to Kent is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Vancouver to Kent.
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