There are 3 ways to get from Federal Way to Kalama by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tacoma to Kelso-Longviewtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 41m$35–65Drive 114.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Federal Way to Kalamacar 114.8 mi
2h$21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
- Take the bus from 99th Street Transit Center to Kalama Toteff Parkbus 511
7h 13m$29–46
Federal Way to Kalama by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Kalama is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Kalama is to drive which takes 2h and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way station to Kalama. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 and arriving at Kalama Toteff Park via Tacoma, NW Everett & 5th and 99th Street Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Federal Way to Kalama. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Kelso-Longview via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Federal Way and Kalama is 117 miles. The road distance is 115.5 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Kalama without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Federal Way to Kalama, including transfers.
Federal Way to Kalama bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tacoma station.
Federal Way to Kalama train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Kalama is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $50 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Kalama, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Kelso-Longview every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to Kalama Toteff Park via Tacoma, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, NW Everett & 5th, 99th Street Transit Center: Bay A, and 99th Street Transit Center in around 7h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tacoma to Kelso-Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- rctransit.org
Bus from 99th Street Transit Center to Kalama Toteff Park
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://rctransit.org/
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More Questions & Answers
Federal Way to Kalama bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Federal Way to Kalama train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kelso-Longview station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Kalama is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Federal Way to Kalama.
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