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Federal Way to Seattle Airport (PAE) buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Federal Way and Seattle Airport (PAE) takes 2h 46m and the fastest bus takes 2h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Federal Way to Seattle Airport (PAE). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 46m
Duration
61 mi
Distance
$10
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Line 578 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to Howell St & 9th Avebus bus 578 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Howell St & 9th Ave to Everett Stationbus bus 510 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Everett Station - D4 to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Ebbus bus 8
3h 39m
$7–13

Federal Way to Seattle Airport (PAE) bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Federal Way and Seattle Airport (PAE). The earliest departure is at 1:48 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Federal Way is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Seattle Airport (PAE) at 5:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Howell St & 9th Ave and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Sound TransitSound TransitCommunity Transit7h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Sound TransitSound TransitEverett Transit2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Sound TransitSound TransitEverett Transit2h 39m • 2 changes

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    Sound TransitSound TransitEverett Transit2h 32m • 2 changes

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    Sound TransitSound TransitEverett Transit2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Sound TransitSound TransitEverett Transit2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Sound TransitSound TransitEverett Transit2h 39m • 2 changes

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    Sound TransitSound TransitEverett Transit2h 32m • 2 changes

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    Sound TransitSound TransitEverett Transit2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Sound TransitSound TransitEverett Transit2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Sound TransitSound TransitEverett Transit2h 39m • 2 changes

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    Sound TransitSound TransitEverett Transit2h 32m • 2 changes

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    Sound TransitSound TransitEverett Transit2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Sound TransitSound TransitEverett Transit2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Sound TransitSound TransitEverett Transit2h 39m • 2 changes

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    Sound TransitSound TransitEverett Transit2h 32m • 2 changes

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    Sound TransitSound TransitEverett Transit2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Sound TransitSound TransitEverett Transit2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Sound TransitSound TransitEverett Transit2h 39m • 2 changes

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    Sound TransitSound TransitEverett Transit2h 32m • 2 changes

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    Sound TransitSound TransitEverett Transit2h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Federal Way to Seattle Airport (PAE)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Federal Way to Seattle Airport (PAE).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 60.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Seattle Airport (PAE), USA?

You can take a bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb via Howell St & 9th Ave and Everett Station - D4 in around 3h 39m.

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