There are 5 ways to get from Federal Way to Lake Chelan by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Seattle
best- Take the bus from Seattle to Wenatcheebus Nwl 737
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Lakeside Park-and-Ridebus 21
7h 20m$33–78Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Lakeside Park-and-Ridebus 21
7h 41m$88–143Drive 182.6 mi
- Drive from Federal Way to Lake Chelancar 182.6 mi
3h 25m$34–49Fly, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane SEA - EAT
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Lakeside Park-and-Ridebus
4h 55m$203–363Bus
- Take the bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus Tacoma
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Lakeside Park-and-Ridebus 21
8h 45m$33–53
Federal Way to Lake Chelan by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Lake Chelan is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Lake Chelan is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way station to Lake Chelan. However, there are services departing from Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1 and arriving at Lakeside Park-and-Ride via Seattle and Wenatchee Columbia Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Federal Way and Lake Chelan is 214 miles. The road distance is 183.7 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Lake Chelan without a car is to bus via Seattle which takes 7h 20m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Federal Way to Lake Chelan, including transfers.
Federal Way to Lake Chelan bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle station.
Federal Way to Lake Chelan bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Wenatchee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Lake Chelan is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Federal Way to Lake Chelan.
There are 170+ hotels available in Lake Chelan.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Lake Chelan, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1 to Lake Chelan via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle, Wenatchee, Wenatchee Columbia Station, and Lakeside Park-and-Ride in around 7h 20m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Wenatchee
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Seattle to Wenatchee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $60–75
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Seattle to Wenatchee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
- Phone
- +1 509-662-1155
- [email protected]
- Website
- linktransit.com
Bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Lakeside Park-and-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- linktransit.com
Bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Lakeside Park-and-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- linktransit.com
Bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Lakeside Park-and-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- linktransit.com
Bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Lakeside Park-and-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- linktransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Wenatchee Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $30–50
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