How to get from Tacoma to Renton by bus?

From Tacoma to Renton by bus

To get from Tacoma to Renton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 594 bus and finally take the 101 bus from Sodo Busway & S Spokane St station to S 3rd St & Rainier Ave S station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $6.75.

127min$6.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 11
11
Bus - 594594
Bus - 101101
Walk to Renton
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone D
    ID 4083
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Wy & S Spokane St
    ID 670
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sodo Busway & S Spokane St
    ID 99253
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    S Renton P&R
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S 3rd St & Rainier Ave S
    ID 46440
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Renton
    Walk to
    Renton
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tacoma to Renton

The distance between Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Renton, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 48.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tacoma to Renton by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Tacoma

Tacoma is located at Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal.

Bus stations close to Tacoma:

  • Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
  • Pearl St & Park Wy
  • Pearl St & N 51st St

Ferry stations close to Tacoma:

  • Point Defiance
  • Tahlequah

Public transit stations close to Renton, Seattle - Tacoma, WA

Renton is located at Renton, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is S 3rd St & Shattuck Ave S.

Train stations close to Renton:

  • Tukwila Station
  • Tukwila Amtrak

Bus stations close to Renton:

  • S 3rd St & Shattuck Ave S
  • Renton Transit Center - Bay 1
  • Renton TC - Bay 1

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 594, Bus line 101.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tacoma to Renton 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 till Downtown Tacoma station near Renton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA

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

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

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Tacoma to Renton?

    The ride from Tacoma to Renton costs $6.75.

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