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How to get fromFederal Way to Anderson Islandby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Federal Way to Anderson Island by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Line 574 bus, line 212 bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to Lakewood TC - Zone Mbus bus 574
    2. Take the bus from Lakewood TC - Zone E to Commercial St & Union Avebus bus 212
    3. Take the car ferry from Steilacoom to Anderson Islandcarferry car ferry
    3h 9m
    $12–29

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Federal Way to Steilacoomcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Steilacoom to Anderson Islandcarferry car ferry Ketron Island Daily
    52 min
    $12–31

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  • Distance: 29.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Anderson Island, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Federal Way to Anderson Island. However, you can take the line 574 bus to Lakewood TC - Zone M, take the line 212 bus to Commercial St & Union Ave, walk to Steilacoom, then take the car ferry to Anderson Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Federal Way to Anderson Island via Steilacoom and Anderson Island in around 52 min.

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