The average bus between Renton and Lake Union takes 45 min and the fastest bus takes 33 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Renton to Lake Union. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Renton and Lake Union. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Renton is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Lake Union at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer at 4th Ave & James St and take an average of 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Renton to Lake Union. However, there are services departing from Renton station and arriving at Lake Union station via 4th Ave & James St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
Renton to Lake Union bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S station.
Renton to Lake Union bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at 7th Ave N & Denny Way station.
The distance between Renton and Lake Union is 19.7 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a bus from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S to 7th Ave N & Denny Way via 4th Ave & James St and Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way in around 42 min.
