There are 5 ways to get from Renton to Seattle Center by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tukwila Station to King Street Stationtrain S Line
46 min$6–25Drive 13.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Renton to Seattle Centercar 13.4 mi
20 min$3–4Line 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S to 4th Ave & James Stbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way to 1st Ave N & Republican Stbus 1 / ...
52 min$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Renton to Seattle Centertaxi 13.4 mi
20 min$40–55Line 106 bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Rainier Ave S & SW Victoria St to 5th Ave S & S Weller Stbus 106
- Take the bus from S Jackson St & 5th Ave S to 1st Ave N & Republican Stbus 1 / ...
1h 26m$6
Renton to Seattle Center by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Renton to Seattle Center is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Renton to Seattle Center is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $40 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Renton to Seattle Center. However, there are services departing from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S and arriving at 1st Ave N & Republican St via Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
No, there is no direct train from Renton station to Seattle Center. However, there are services departing from Tukwila Station and arriving at Seattle Center via Int'l Dist/Chinatown and Westlake Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
The distance between Renton and Seattle Center is 13 miles. The road distance is 13.5 miles.
The best way to get from Renton to Seattle Center without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $26.
It takes approximately 46 min to get from Renton to Seattle Center, including transfers.
Renton to Seattle Center bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S station.
Renton to Seattle Center train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Tukwila Station.
The best way to get from Renton to Seattle Center is to train which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $26. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus, which costs $6 and takes 52 min.
What companies run services between Renton, WA, USA and Seattle Center, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a train from Tukwila Station to King Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 20 min. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S to Seattle Center via 4th Ave & James St, Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way, and 1st Ave N & Republican St in around 52 min.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Train from Tukwila Station to King Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tukwila Station to King Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- kingcounty.gov
Bus from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S to 4th Ave & James St
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way to 1st Ave N & Republican St
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Rainier Ave S & SW Victoria St to 5th Ave S & S Weller St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
Bus from S Jackson St & 5th Ave S to 1st Ave N & Republican St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
Seattle Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 206-622-6500
- Website
- seattleyellowcab.com
Farwest Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-622-1717
- Website
- farwesttaxi.net
A1 Seattle Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-466-9500
- Website
- a1seattletaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Renton to Seattle Center bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at 4th Ave & James St station.
Renton to Seattle Center train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at King Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Renton to Seattle Center is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Renton to Seattle Center.
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