How to get from Tukwila to Covington by bus and light rail?

Tukwila to Covington - Light Rail Schedule

The 1 LINE light rail from Tukwila to Covington runs from 1:07 AM to 12:51 AM, with departures every 5 min-3 hr 30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 12 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Tukwila to Covington by bus and light rail

To get from Tukwila to Covington in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 1 LINE light rail from Tukwila International Boulevard station to Kent Des Moines station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 164 bus and finally take the 168 bus from Kent Sounder Station - Bay 3 station to SE 272nd St & 164th Ave SE station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Tukwila may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Covington on the Moovit app.

72min$5.75
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 164164
Bus - 168168
Walk to Covington
Leaves from Tukwila International Boulevard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Tukwila
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Federal Way Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Kent Des Moines
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kent Des Moines Station - Bay 4
    ID 50013
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 164164
    Wait for bus
    164
    Green River Coll Kent Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kent Sounder Station - Bay 2
    ID 57452
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kent Sounder Station - Bay 3
    ID 57453
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 168168
    Wait for bus
    168
    Maple Valley Via SE 256th St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SE 272nd St & 164th Ave SE
    ID 62294
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Covington
    Walk to
    Covington
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tukwila to Covington

The distance between Tukwila, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Covington, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 16.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tukwila to Covington by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Tukwila to Covington

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Tukwila to Covington using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tukwila) and destination (Covington), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tukwila to Covington?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line 164, Bus line 168.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Tukwila and Covington in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Tukwila to Covington in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from Kent Des Moines station near Tukwila to Kent Des Moines Station - Bay 4 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Kent Des Moines Station - Bay 4 station near Covington in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tukwila to Covington in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Tukwila and Covington in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Tukwila to get to Covington in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get on the 1 LINE light rail from the Kent Des Moines station near Tukwila in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Tukwila and Covington in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get off the light rail at the Kent Des Moines Station - Bay 4 stop, which is closest to Covington in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Tukwila to Covington?

    The ride from Tukwila to Covington costs $5.75.

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