Relocating for work

[u/RamsPhan72]

Hi all,
Will be relocating to the area for work, in Issaquah. Looking for a commute no more than 30 minutes. I do understand the commute home (west) will be longer. Could anyone recommend a good/accessible area around Renton, that would be a feasible commute, East, where I can get to Issaquah around 0630? Just curious what anyone thinks, in general. Thanks in advance-

[u/Important-Dish-1563]

We relocated here for work last year. All I know is I hate 405 with a fiery passion and would think twice about involving it in my commute ever again. 

[u/dontbothermeokay → u/Important-Dish-1563]

The 405 is awful

[u/cwatson214 → u/dontbothermeokay]

It is simply 405 - this ain't California...

[u/skizai_ → u/cwatson214]

Born and raised in the area and you are right, no true local calls it “the 405”.

[u/RamsPhan72 → u/Important-Dish-1563]

Noted!

[u/TwoOH6ix → u/RamsPhan72]

Stick to the Highlands and you would avoid 405, since you'd be taking 900 to Issaquah.

[u/brentexander → u/TwoOH6ix]

Agreed, I live in the highlands off 900 and take it to Issaquah - it is pretty congested during drive times, but still the best option.

[u/seb_r18]

Anywhere between East Renton Highlands and May Creek/Glencoe Park area. Catch the 900 (Renton/Issaquah Rd) to Issaquah in back in under 30 mins

[u/RamsPhan72 → u/seb_r18]

Will check, thanks

[u/SouthLakeWA]

What's your price range? Apartment, rental home, or... buying?

[u/RamsPhan72 → u/SouthLakeWA]

Renting. Need furnished. $2800

[u/SouthLakeWA → u/RamsPhan72]

Looks like Newcastle Commons in Newcastle might fit your needs. The commute to Issaquah would be up and over Cougar Mountain, very scenic.

[u/RamsPhan72 → u/SouthLakeWA]

Ok thx. Will check into that

[u/ThatDarnEngineer]

Any reason you can't live in Issaquah or maybe Snoqualmie? Commute would be much better. Stay of Issaquah-Hobart though! Commute at 630 to Issaquah from Renton via 900 is cake. Come home no later than 3 and 900 is fine. 330 it starts to back up until 6. Highlands to Maple hills up to Newcastle/Eastgate is where I would look. Good luck!

[u/RamsPhan72 → u/ThatDarnEngineer]

I will check those areas. Thx. As to Issaquah, I would love to, but I need a furnished rental, and the options are near none.

[u/ThatDarnEngineer → u/RamsPhan72]

Makes sense! Best of luck!

[u/Reasonable-Check-120]

630 am?

I take SR900 everyday Renton to Issaquah. 15-20 minutes.

It's a dicey dark road. Starts to back up going to Issaquah around 7:45am-9am.

Then the other way around 3-5:30pm.

[u/SanDiegoAirport]

Thunder storms and slick roads . 

Consider alternate routes.