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How to get from Kent to University Place by bus and train?

From Kent to University Place by bus and train

To get from Kent to University Place 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 2 bus from Commerce St Station - Zone C station to 19th St S & 70th Ave W station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

96min$6.25
Walk to train station
Train - S LINE
Bus - 42
42
Bus - 2
2
Walk to University Place
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone C
    ID 4082
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    S 19th / Bridgeport / Lakewood Via TCC
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    19th St S & 70th Ave W
    ID 2572
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to University Place
    Walk to
    University Place
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Kent to University Place by bus, light rail and train

To get from Kent to University Place in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the S LINE train from Kent Station station to Tacoma Dome Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T LINE light rail and finally take the 2 bus from Commerce St Station - Zone C station to 19th St S & 70th Ave W station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

96min$8.25
Walk to train station
Train - S LINE
Light Rail - T LINE
Bus - 2
2
Walk to University Place
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 light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Tacoma Dome
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - T LINE
    Wait for light rail
    T LINE
    St Joseph
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Theater District
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone C
    ID 4082
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    S 19th / Bridgeport / Lakewood Via TCC
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    19th St S & 70th Ave W
    ID 2572
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to University Place
    Walk to
    University Place
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kent to University Place

The distance between Kent, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and University Place, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 30.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kent to University Place by bus and train, 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 Kent

Kent is located at Kent, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is 4th Ave N & W Smith St.

Train stations close to Kent:

  • Kent Station

Bus stations close to Kent:

  • 4th Ave N & W Smith St
  • W Smith St & 4th Ave N
  • W Harrison St & 6th Ave N

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

University Place is located at University Place, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is TCC TC - Zone E.

Bus stations close to University Place:

  • TCC TC - Zone E
  • 19th St S & Seaview St W
  • TCC TC - Zone I

From Kent to University Place by bus, light rail and train

To get from Kent to University Place in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the S LINE train from Kent Station station to Tacoma Dome Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T LINE light rail and finally take the 2 bus from Commerce St Station - Zone C station to 19th St S & 70th Ave W station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

96min$8.25
Walk to train station
Train - S LINE
Light Rail - T LINE
Bus - 2
2
Walk to University Place
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 light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Tacoma Dome
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - T LINE
    Wait for light rail
    T LINE
    St Joseph
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Theater District
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone C
    ID 4082
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    S 19th / Bridgeport / Lakewood Via TCC
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    19th St S & 70th Ave W
    ID 2572
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to University Place
    Walk to
    University Place
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kent to University Place?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Train line S LINE, Bus line 42, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kent to University Place?

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Train line S LINE, Light Rail line T LINE, Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct train between Kent and University Place 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 University Place 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 University Place in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Kent and University Place 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 University Place 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 University Place in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Kent to University Place?

    The ride from Kent to University Place costs $6.25.