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

From Kent to Tacoma by bus and train

To get from Kent to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the S LINE train from Kent Station station to Tacoma Dome Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 42 bus and finally take the 11 bus from Commerce St Station - Zone E station to Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The bus and train schedule from Kent may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

96min$6.25
Walk to train station
Train - S LINE
Bus - 42
42
Bus - 11
11
Walk to Tacoma
Leaves from Kent Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kent Station
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - S LINE
    Wait for train
    S LINE
    Lakewood Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tacoma Dome Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    D St E & 25th St E
    ID 4384
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Downtown Tacoma Via Mckinley Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone E
    ID 4084
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tacoma
    Walk to
    Tacoma
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kent to Tacoma by bus and train via S LINE, 501 and 11

To get from Kent to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the S LINE train from Kent Station station to Tacoma Dome Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 11 bus from Commerce St Station - Zone E station to Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The bus and train schedule from Kent may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

96min$6.25
Walk to train station
Train - S LINE
Bus - 501
501
Bus - 11
11
Walk to Tacoma
Leaves from Kent Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kent Station
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - S LINE
    Wait for train
    S LINE
    Lakewood Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tacoma Dome Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Puyallup Ave & E C St
    ID 2357
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Milton / Tacoma Via Valley Ave / 70th
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone B
    ID 793
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone E
    ID 4084
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tacoma
    Walk to
    Tacoma
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kent to Tacoma

The distance between Kent, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 32.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kent to Tacoma 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 Kent to Tacoma

To check the bus and train schedule from Kent to Tacoma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Kent) and destination (Tacoma), 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 Kent to Tacoma by bus and train via S LINE, 501 and 11

To get from Kent to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the S LINE train from Kent Station station to Tacoma Dome Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 11 bus from Commerce St Station - Zone E station to Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The bus and train schedule from Kent may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

96min$6.25
Walk to train station
Train - S LINE
Bus - 501
501
Bus - 11
11
Walk to Tacoma
Leaves from Kent Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kent Station
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - S LINE
    Wait for train
    S LINE
    Lakewood Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tacoma Dome Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Puyallup Ave & E C St
    ID 2357
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Milton / Tacoma Via Valley Ave / 70th
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone B
    ID 793
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone E
    ID 4084
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tacoma
    Walk to
    Tacoma
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Train line S LINE, Bus line 42, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Train line S LINE, Bus line 501, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

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

    The S LINE train line goes from Kent Station station near Kent to Lakewood Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Lakewood Station station near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Kent and Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by train and bus is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the S LINE train from the Kent Station station near Kent in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the train at the Lakewood Station stop, which is closest to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The ride from Kent to Tacoma costs $6.25.

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