How to get from Renton to University of Washington by bus and light rail?

Renton to University of Washington - Bus Schedule

The 101 bus from Renton to University of Washington runs from 5:57 AM to 11:29 PM, with departures every 15 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 1 hr 6 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Renton to University of Washington by bus and light rail

To get from Renton to University of Washington in Seattle, take the 101 bus from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S station to Sodo Busway & S Lander St station. Next, take the 1 LINE light rail from Sodo Station station to U District Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Renton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to University of Washington on the Moovit app.

66min$5.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Walk to University of Washington
Leaves from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S
    ID 79520
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sodo Busway & S Lander St
    ID 666
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sodo Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    U District Station
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to University of Washington
    Walk to
    University of Washington
    1013 NE 40th St
    770 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Renton to University of Washington

The distance between Renton, Seattle and University of Washington, Seattle is approximately 16.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Renton to University of Washington by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Renton to University of Washington

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Renton to University of Washington?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 101, Light Rail line 1 LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Renton and University of Washington?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Renton to University of Washington?

    The 101 bus line goes from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S station near Renton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Sodo Busway & S Lander St station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Sodo Busway & S Lander St station near University of Washington in Seattle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Renton to University of Washington by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Renton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and University of Washington in Seattle by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Renton to get to University of Washington?

    Get on the 101 bus from the SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S stop near Renton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Renton and University of Washington?

    Get off the bus at the Sodo Busway & S Lander St station, which is closest to University of Washington in Seattle.

  • How much is the bus fare from Renton to University of Washington?

    The ride from Renton to University of Washington costs $5.75.

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