How to get from Tacoma to Kent Station (Sound Transit) by bus and train?

Tacoma to Kent Station (Sound Transit) - Bus Schedule

The 11 bus from Tacoma to Kent Station (Sound Transit) runs from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with departures every 25 min-1 hr 10 min. The trip takes about 2 hr, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Tacoma to Kent Station (Sound Transit) by bus and train

To get from Tacoma to Kent Station (Sound Transit) 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 120 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 Station (Sound Transit) on the Moovit app.

120min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 11
11
Bus - 400
400
Train - S LINE
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
  • 8
    Ride to train station Kent Station
    Ride to train station
    Kent Station
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tacoma to Kent Station (Sound Transit)

The distance between Tacoma and Kent Station (Sound Transit) is approximately 33.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tacoma to Kent Station (Sound Transit) by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kent – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Tacoma to Kent Station (Sound Transit)

To check the bus and train schedule from Tacoma to Kent Station (Sound Transit) using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tacoma) and destination (Kent Station (Sound Transit)), 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tacoma to Kent Station (Sound Transit)?

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 400, Train line S LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tacoma and Kent Station (Sound Transit)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tacoma to Kent Station (Sound Transit)?

    The 11 bus line goes from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Commerce St Station - Zone C station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Commerce St Station - Zone C station near Kent Station (Sound Transit).

  • How long does it take to travel from Tacoma to Kent Station (Sound Transit) by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Tacoma and Kent Station (Sound Transit) by bus and train is about 120 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Tacoma to get to Kent Station (Sound Transit)?

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Tacoma and Kent Station (Sound Transit)?

    Get off the bus at the Commerce St Station - Zone C station, which is closest to Kent Station (Sound Transit).

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Tacoma to Kent Station (Sound Transit)?

    The ride from Tacoma to Kent Station (Sound Transit) costs $6.00.

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