What is the cheapest way to get from Renton to Mercer Island?

The cheapest way to get from Renton to Mercer Island is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Renton to Mercer Island?

The fastest way to get from Renton to Mercer Island is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Renton and Mercer Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Renton to Mercer Island. However, there are services departing from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S and arriving at 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St via 2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way and N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Renton to Mercer Island?

The distance between Renton and Mercer Island is 19 miles. The road distance is 10.9 miles.

How do I travel from Renton to Mercer Island without a car?

The best way to get from Renton to Mercer Island without a car is to line 101 bus and line 550 bus which takes 1h 32m and costs $9.

How long does it take to get from Renton to Mercer Island?

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Renton to Mercer Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Renton to Mercer Island bus from?

Renton to Mercer Island bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S station.

Where does the Renton to Mercer Island bus arrive?

Renton to Mercer Island bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at 4th Ave & James St station.

Can I drive from Renton to Mercer Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Renton to Mercer Island is 11 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Renton to Mercer Island.

Where can I stay near Mercer Island?

There are 1530+ hotels available in Mercer Island.

Renton to Mercer Island - 5 ways to travel via line 101 bus, and line 550 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Renton to Mercer Island by bus, taxi, car, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 101 bus, line 550 bus
best
1. Take the bus from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S to 4th Ave & James Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2bus 550 / ...
1h 32m
$9
Drive 10.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Renton to Mercer Islandcar 10.9 mi
15 min
$2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Renton to Mercer Islandtaxi 10.9 mi
15 min
$35–45
Walk
1. Take the foot from Renton to Mercer Islandwalk 10.8 mi
3h 28m
Line 240 bus
1. Take the bus from Renton Transit Center - Bay 4 to South Bellevue Station Bus Plaza - Bay 3bus 240
1h 51m
$9

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Renton to Mercer Island.

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Distance: 19.2 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Renton, WA, USA and Mercer Island, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St via 4th Ave & James St, 2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way, and N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 in around 1h 32m.

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