How to get from Tacoma to Kent by bus and train?

From Tacoma to Kent by bus and train

To get from Tacoma to Kent in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 11 bus from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station to Commerce St Station - Zone C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 400 bus and finally take the S LINE train from Puyallup Station station to Kent Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and train schedule from Tacoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Kent on the Moovit app.

127min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 11
11
Bus - 400
400
Train - S LINE
Walk to Kent
Leaves from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Downtown Tacoma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone C
    ID 4082
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 400400
    Wait for bus
    400
    S Hill Mall TC Via Puyallup Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Puyallup Station - Bay 1
    ID 3797
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Puyallup Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - S LINE
    Wait for train
    S LINE
    King Street Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kent Station
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kent
    Walk to
    Kent
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Tacoma to Kent by bus and train via 11, 42 and S LINE

To get from Tacoma to Kent in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 11 bus from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station to Commerce St Station - Zone C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 42 bus and finally take the S LINE train from Tacoma Dome Station station to Kent Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The bus and train schedule from Tacoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Kent on the Moovit app.

127min$6.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 11
11
Bus - 42
42
Train - S LINE
Walk to Kent
Leaves from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Downtown Tacoma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone C
    ID 4082
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    72nd St TC Via Mckinley Ave
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    D St E & E 26th St
    ID 966
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tacoma Dome Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - S LINE
    Wait for train
    S LINE
    King Street Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kent Station
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kent
    Walk to
    Kent
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tacoma to Kent

The distance between Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Kent, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 33.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tacoma to Kent by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Tacoma to Kent

To check the bus and train schedule from Tacoma to Kent using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tacoma) and destination (Kent), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Tacoma to Kent by bus and train via 11, 42 and S LINE

To get from Tacoma to Kent in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 11 bus from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station to Commerce St Station - Zone C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 42 bus and finally take the S LINE train from Tacoma Dome Station station to Kent Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The bus and train schedule from Tacoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Kent on the Moovit app.

127min$6.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 11
11
Bus - 42
42
Train - S LINE
Walk to Kent
Leaves from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Downtown Tacoma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone C
    ID 4082
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    72nd St TC Via Mckinley Ave
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    D St E & E 26th St
    ID 966
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tacoma Dome Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - S LINE
    Wait for train
    S LINE
    King Street Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kent Station
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kent
    Walk to
    Kent
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tacoma to Kent?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 400, Train line S LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tacoma to Kent?

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 42, Train line S LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tacoma and Kent in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tacoma to Kent in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 11 bus line goes from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station near Tacoma to Downtown Tacoma station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown Tacoma station near Kent in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tacoma to Kent in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Tacoma and Kent in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and train is about 2 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Tacoma to get to Kent in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get on the 11 bus from the Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal stop near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Tacoma and Kent in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Tacoma station, which is closest to Kent in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Tacoma to Kent?

    The ride from Tacoma to Kent costs $6.00.

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