How to get from Renton to Tacoma by bus?

By bus

To get from Renton to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 106 bus from Renton Ave S & S 130th St station to 5th Ave S & S Weller St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 594 bus and finally take the 11 bus from 9th St S & St Helens Ave station to Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $6.75.

218min$6.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 106106
Bus - 594594
Bus - 11
11
Leaves from Renton Ave S & S 130th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Renton Ave S & S 130th St
    ID 55010
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    International District Chinatown Station Rainier Beach Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th Ave S & S Weller St
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & Yesler Way
    ID 249
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Lakewood / Tacoma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone G
    ID 4085
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    9th St S & St Helens Ave
    ID 2764
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    Ride to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 101, 594 and 11

To get from Renton to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 101 bus from SW Sunset Blvd & Oakesdale Ave SW station to Sodo Busway & S Spokane St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 594 bus and finally take the 11 bus from 9th St S & St Helens Ave station to Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $6.75.

218min$6.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Bus - 594594
Bus - 11
11
Leaves from SW Sunset Blvd & Oakesdale Ave SW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SW Sunset Blvd & Oakesdale Ave SW
    ID 79540
    1.18 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sodo Busway & S Spokane St
    ID 99252
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Wy & S Spokane St
    ID 671
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Lakewood / Tacoma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone G
    ID 4085
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    9th St S & St Helens Ave
    ID 2764
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    Ride to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Renton to Tacoma

The distance between Renton, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 51.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 218 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Renton to Tacoma 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 Renton

Renton is located at 82nd Avenue South, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Renton Ave S & S 126th St.

Bus stations close to Renton:

  • Renton Ave S & S 126th St
  • Taylor Pl NW & NW 6th St
  • Renton Ave S & S 132nd St

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

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 101, 594 and 11

To get from Renton to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 101 bus from SW Sunset Blvd & Oakesdale Ave SW station to Sodo Busway & S Spokane St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 594 bus and finally take the 11 bus from 9th St S & St Helens Ave station to Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $6.75.

218min$6.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Bus - 594594
Bus - 11
11
Leaves from SW Sunset Blvd & Oakesdale Ave SW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SW Sunset Blvd & Oakesdale Ave SW
    ID 79540
    1.18 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sodo Busway & S Spokane St
    ID 99252
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Wy & S Spokane St
    ID 671
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Lakewood / Tacoma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Commerce TC - Zone G
    ID 4085
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    9th St S & St Helens Ave
    ID 2764
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    Ride to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 218 minutes, using Bus line 106, Bus line 594, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 218 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line 594, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct bus between Renton and Tacoma?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Renton to Tacoma?

    The 106 bus line goes from Renton Ave S & S 130th St station near Renton in Renton to International District Chinatown Station Rainier Beach Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Renton to Tacoma by bus?

    The total travel time between Renton in Renton and Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 3 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Renton to get to Tacoma?

    Get on the 106 bus from the Renton Ave S & S 130th St stop near Renton in Renton.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Renton and Tacoma?

    Get off the bus at the Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal stop, which is closest to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The ride from Renton to Tacoma costs $6.75.

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