What is the cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Mercer Island?

The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Mercer Island is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Federal Way to Mercer Island?

The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Mercer Island is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Federal Way and Mercer Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way station to Mercer Island. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 and arriving at 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St via Union St & 4th Ave and N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Federal Way and Mercer Island?

No, there is no direct train from Federal Way to Mercer Island. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown and arriving at Mercer Island via Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Federal Way to Mercer Island?

The distance between Federal Way and Mercer Island is 31 miles. The road distance is 24.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Federal Way to Mercer Island without a car is to line 578 bus and line 550 bus which takes 2h and costs $9.

How long does it take to get from Federal Way to Mercer Island?

It takes approximately 2h to get from Federal Way to Mercer Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Federal Way to Mercer Island bus from?

Federal Way to Mercer Island bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3.

Where do I catch the Federal Way to Mercer Island train from?

Federal Way to Mercer Island train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Federal Way Downtown station.

Where does the Federal Way to Mercer Island bus arrive?

Federal Way to Mercer Island bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at 4th Ave & University station.

Where does the Federal Way to Mercer Island train arrive?

Federal Way to Mercer Island train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Int'l Dist/Chinatown station.

Can I drive from Federal Way to Mercer Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Mercer Island is 25 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Federal Way to Mercer Island.

Where can I stay near Mercer Island?

There are 1281+ hotels available in Mercer Island.

Federal Way to Mercer Island - 4 ways to travel via line 578 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Federal Way to Mercer Island by bus, tram, car, or taxi

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Line 578 bus, line 550 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave & Universitybus 578 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union St & 4th Ave to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2bus 550 / ...
2h
$9
Drive 24.7 mi
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1. Drive from Federal Way to Mercer Islandcar 24.7 mi
31 min
$5–7
Tram
1. Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Int'l Dist/Chinatowntram 1 Line
2h 8m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Federal Way to Mercer Islandtaxi 24.7 mi
31 min
$80–100

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Distance: 30.4 mi
Duration: 2h

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

You can take a bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St via 4th Ave & University, Union St & 4th Ave, and N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 in around 2h. Alternatively, Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Federal Way Downtown to Int'l Dist/Chinatown every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 51 min.

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