Access to Renton from Bellevue and Seattle is via Interstate 405. From south King County, via State Route 167, and from the Southeast part of the county, via State Route 169.
Metro Transit (electric or diesel city buses) actually works pretty well. The web trip planner is straightforward and accurate, as long as your bus is on time.
Sound Transit (diesel and hybrid buses, trains) is more expensive, but has many convenient express routes that travel South (to Tacoma), East (Redmond, Bellevue), and North (Bothell, Lynnwood).
IKEA, [2] the Swedish big box furniture mart has an outlet in South Renton, and contributes to the Renton River Days.
The Landing, [3] the new mall in Downtown Renton. Has a lot of good stores as well as restaurants. It's also within walking distance of Coulon Beach Park, making it an excellent stop.
Larkspur Landing Renton, 1701 E. Valley Road, ☎ 425.235.1212, [11]. Many amenities including a laundry facility, grocery shopping service, library, and fitness center.edit