How to get from Mercer Island to Renton by bus and light rail?

From Mercer Island to Renton by bus and light rail

To get from Mercer Island to Renton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 2 LINE light rail from Mercer Island station to Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station station. Next, take the 101 bus from 2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St station to S 3rd St & Rainier Ave S station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Mercer Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Renton on the Moovit app.

47min$5.75
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Bus - 101101
Walk to Renton
Leaves from Mercer Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mercer Island
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 2 LINE2 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    2 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    S Renton P&R
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S 3rd St & Rainier Ave S
    ID 46440
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Renton
    Walk to
    Renton
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mercer Island to Renton

The distance between Mercer Island, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Renton, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 16.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mercer Island to Renton 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 Mercer Island to Renton

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Mercer Island to Renton using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mercer Island) and destination (Renton), 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 Mercer Island to Renton?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Light Rail line 2 LINE, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Mercer Island and Renton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Mercer Island to Renton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 2 LINE light rail line goes from Mercer Island station near Mercer Island to Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station near Renton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Mercer Island and Renton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by light rail and bus is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Mercer Island to get to Renton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get on the 2 LINE light rail from the Mercer Island station near Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station, which is closest to Renton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Mercer Island to Renton?

    The ride from Mercer Island to Renton costs $5.75.

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