What is the cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Elma?

The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Elma is to line 574 bus and line 600 bus and bus which costs $5 - $9 and takes 3h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Federal Way to Elma?

The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Elma is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Federal Way and Elma?

No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way station to Elma. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 and arriving at Elma Transit Center via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G and Olympia Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Federal Way to Elma?

The distance between Federal Way and Elma is 71 miles. The road distance is 68.1 miles.

How do I travel from Federal Way to Elma without a car?

The best way to get from Federal Way to Elma without a car is to line 574 bus and line 600 bus and bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $5 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Federal Way to Elma?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Federal Way to Elma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Federal Way to Elma bus from?

Federal Way to Elma bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7.

Where does the Federal Way to Elma bus arrive?

Federal Way to Elma bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at SR 512 P&R - Zone H station.

Can I drive from Federal Way to Elma?

Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Elma is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Federal Way to Elma.

Where can I stay near Elma?

There are five+ hotels available in Elma.

Federal Way to Elma - 3 ways to travel via train, line 574 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Federal Way to Elma by bus, car, or train

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Line 574 bus, line 600 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus 574
2. Take the bus from SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G to Olympia Transit Center - Bay Mbus 600 / ...
3. Take the bus from Olympia Transit Center to Elma Transit Centerbus 40
3h 29m
$5–9
Drive 67.7 mi
1. Drive from Federal Way to Elmacar 67.7 mi
1h 17m
$13–18
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tacoma to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
2. Take the bus from Centralia - Amtrak to E Main & N A St WestBoundbus 45
3h 54m
$19–41

Federal Way to Elma by bus

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3h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 70.3 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to Elma Transit Center via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia Transit Center - Bay M, and Olympia Transit Center in around 3h 29m.

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