There are 5 ways to get from Federal Way to Hillsboro by train, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the tram from Rose Quarter TC station to Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC stationtram MAX Blue Line
5h 17m$51–101Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
5h 28m$28–46Drive 159.1 mi
- Drive from Federal Way to Hillsborocar 159.1 mi
3h 12m$29–42Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
- Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stationtram
4h$136–336Fly from King County International Airport, tram
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
- Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stationtram
4h 5m$509–1,009
Federal Way to Hillsboro by bus, train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Hillsboro is to bus which costs $28 - $50 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Hillsboro is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way station to Hillsboro. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 and arriving at SE Baseline St & 2nd via Tacoma, W Burnside & NW 5th and Sunset Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Federal Way to Hillsboro station. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC station via Rose Quarter TC station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Federal Way and Hillsboro is 169 miles. The road distance is 160.1 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Hillsboro without a car is to train and tram which takes 5h 17m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Federal Way to Hillsboro, including transfers.
Federal Way to Hillsboro bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tacoma station.
Federal Way to Hillsboro train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
Federal Way to Hillsboro bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Hillsboro, OR, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,000
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tacoma to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- trimet.org
Tram from Rose Quarter TC station to Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://trimet.org/home/
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://trimet.org/home/
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://trimet.org/home/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Federal Way to Hillsboro train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Hillsboro is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Federal Way to Hillsboro.
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