There are 4 ways to get from Federal Way to Ephrata by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to George Shree's Truck Stop - George, WAbus Tacoma
- Take the bus from Shree's Truck Stop & Gas Station on Royal Anne Dr W to Ephrata Transportation Centerbus 40
6h 22mDrive 175.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Federal Way to Ephratacar 175.2 mi
3h 3m$32–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Ephrata Amtraktrain Empire Builder
6h 54m$68–143Fly, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane SEA - EAT
- Take the train from Wenatchee Amtrak to Ephrata Amtraktrain
5h 19m$180–328
Federal Way to Ephrata by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Ephrata is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Ephrata is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way station to Ephrata. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 and arriving at Ephrata Transportation Center via 2nd Ave & Pike St, Seattle Greyhound and Shree's Truck Stop & Gas Station on Royal Anne Dr W. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Federal Way to Ephrata. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown and arriving at Ephrata Amtrak via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Federal Way and Ephrata is 206 miles. The road distance is 176.3 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Ephrata without a car is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Federal Way to Ephrata, including transfers.
Federal Way to Ephrata bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle Greyhound station.
Federal Way to Ephrata train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Ephrata is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Ephrata, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to Ephrata Transportation Center via 4th Ave & University, 2nd Ave & Pike St, SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Greyhound, and Shree's Truck Stop & Gas Station on Royal Anne Dr W in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Ephrata Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 3m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Wenatchee
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Ephrata Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Wenatchee Amtrak to Ephrata Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Seattle Greyhound to George Shree's Truck Stop - George, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $60–75
- Phone
- 509 765 0898
- Website
- granttransit.com
Bus from Shree's Truck Stop & Gas Station on Royal Anne Dr W to Ephrata Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.granttransit.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Federal Way to Ephrata bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at George Shree's Truck Stop - George, WA station.
Federal Way to Ephrata train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ephrata Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Ephrata is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Federal Way to Ephrata.
There are eight+ hotels available in Ephrata.