How to get fromYelm to Kentby taxi, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Yelm to Kent by taxi, train, or car

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Yelm to Lakewood Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Lakewood Station to Kent Sounder Stationtrain S Line
1h 22m
$81–96
Drive 45.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Yelm to Kentcar 45.3 mi
1h 3m
$9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Yelm to Kenttaxi 45.3 mi
1h 3m
$150–180

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Distance: 54.2 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Yelm, WA, USA and Kent, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Yelm to Kent. However, you can take the taxi to Lakewood Station then take the train to Kent Sounder Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Yelm to Kent in around 1h 3m.

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Kent(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

Kent is a city in King County, Washington, United States. It is part of the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue metropolitan area and had a population of 136,588 as of the 2020 census, making it the 4th most populous municipality in greater Seattle and the 6th most populous in Washington state. The city is connected to Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma via State Route 167 and Interstate 5, Sounder commuter rail, and commuter buses.

Things to do in Kent

Wild Waves Theme Park(Opens in a new window)

Wild Waves Theme & Water Park is an amusement park and water park in Federal Way, Washington. Opened in 1977 as The Enchanted Village (with its accompanying water park, Wild Waves, opening in 1984), the park is a popular summer destination in the Pacific Northwest. The park's name was reverted to Wild Waves Water Park and Enchanted Village Amusement Park in April 2016, and once again changed to Wild Waves Theme and Water Park in November 2016, as a result of the park's acquisition by EPR Properties.

Places to stay in Kent

Comfort Inn Kent - Seattle(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Best Western Plus Plaza by the Green(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Sweet tiny house(Opens in a new window)

7.7Good

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Seattle/Kent(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

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