What is the cheapest way to get from Seattle to Renton?

The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Renton is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Seattle to Renton?

The fastest way to get from Seattle to Renton is to train which takes 13 min and costs $7 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Seattle and Renton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 2nd Ave & Marion St and arriving at SW Sunset Blvd & Hardie Ave SW. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Seattle and Renton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King Street Station station and arriving at Tukwila Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Seattle to Renton?

The distance between Seattle and Renton is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.8 miles.

How do I travel from Seattle to Renton without a car?

The best way to get from Seattle to Renton without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs $7 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Seattle to Renton?

The train from King Street Station to Tukwila Station takes 13 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Seattle to Renton bus from?

Seattle to Renton bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from 2nd Ave & Marion St station.

Where do I catch the Seattle to Renton train from?

Seattle to Renton train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from King Street Station.

Train or bus from Seattle to Renton?

The best way to get from Seattle to Renton is to train which takes 13 min and costs $7 - $21. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus, which costs $3 and takes 27 min.

Where does the Seattle to Renton bus arrive?

Seattle to Renton bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at SW Sunset Blvd & Hardie Ave SW station.

Where does the Seattle to Renton train arrive?

Seattle to Renton train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Tukwila Station.

Can I drive from Seattle to Renton?

Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Renton is 12 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Seattle to Renton.

How do I get a train ticket from Seattle to Renton?

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Where can I stay near Renton?

There are 1319+ hotels available in Renton.

Seattle to Renton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 101 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Renton by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King Street Station to Tukwila StationS Line
13 min
$7–21
Line 101 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Marion St to SW Sunset Blvd & Hardie Ave SW101 / ...
27 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Seattle to Renton11.7 mi
15 min
$35–45
Drive 11.7 mi
1. Drive from Seattle to Renton11.7 mi
15 min
$3–4

Seattle to Renton by train

107Weekly Trains

13 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10.8 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Renton, WA, USA?

Sound Transit operates a train from King Street Station to Tukwila Station every 3 hours, and the journey takes 13 min. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, King County Metro operates a bus from 2nd Ave & Marion St to SW Sunset Blvd & Hardie Ave SW every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 27 min.

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