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 15 min. The ride fare is $6.75. The bus schedule from Tacoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Renton on the Moovit app.

135min$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
    54 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 48.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 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.

Bus schedule from Tacoma to Renton

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 135 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 15 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 Commerce St Station - Zone C station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Commerce St Station - Zone C 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 15 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 Commerce St Station - Zone C 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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