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Kent

Washington, United States · North America

About Kent

Kent is worth a stop: 10 minutes from East Hill-Meridian, 35km from Snoqualmie Falls.

Kent is a city located in Washington, United States. With a population of 126,952, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Kent sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kent to your route.

About Kent

Kent station is a train station in the city of Kent, Washington, United States, served by the S Line of the Sounder commuter rail network. It is located in downtown Kent and consists of two train platforms connected via a pedestrian overpass, a parking garage, and several bus bays. The station also has 996 parking

Read more stalls and is served by King County Metro and Sound Transit Express buses. Train service to Kent began in 2001 and the station's garage opened the following year. King County Metro began service from the bus bays in 2005, after a third phase of construction. Sound Transit plans to build a second parking garage in 2027 to accommodate additional demand at the station.

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What are the best things to do in Kent?

Kent offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Kent located?

Kent is located in Washington, United States, North America. The coordinates are 47.3809 latitude, -122.2348 longitude.

What is the population of Kent?

Kent has a population of approximately 126,952 people, making it a city in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
126,952
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Washington
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
47.3809, -122.2348

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Essential numbers in United States

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Kent

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

LeMay - America's Car Museum

One of the world's largest automotive museums with 350 vehicles in a striking facility overlooking Tacoma's waterfront.

23 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)

Frank Gehry-designed museum celebrating contemporary popular culture through music, sci-fi, fantasy, and video game exhibits.

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Space Needle

Futuristic observation tower built for the 1962 World's Fair, an iconic symbol of Seattle's skyline.

28 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

A spectacular 82-meter waterfall east of Seattle, sacred to the Snoqualmie people and featured in Twin Peaks.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Kent

  • 79 kmChinook PassWA-410 crosses the Cascade crest at 5,430 feet on Mount Rainier's eastern flank; the stone arch at the summit frames one of the classic postcard views of the volcano.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kent.

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8 km awayPop. 77,006

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Federal Way

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9 km awayPop. 95,171

Covington

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9 km awayPop. 19,197

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