There are 4 ways to get from Federal Way to Rainier Beach by tram, bus, taxi, 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.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Rainier Beachtram 1 Line
29 min$3Line 578 bus, line 7 bus
- Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave & Universitybus 578 / ...
- Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Union St to Waters Ave S & 61st Ave Sbus 7
1h 40m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Federal Way to Rainier Beachtaxi 15.9 mi
21 min$55–70Drive 15.9 mi
- Drive from Federal Way to Rainier Beachcar 15.9 mi
21 min$3–5
Federal Way to Rainier Beach by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Rainier Beach is to tram which costs $3 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Rainier Beach is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way station to Rainier Beach. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 and arriving at Waters Ave S & 61st Ave S via 3rd Ave & Union St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Federal Way Downtown and arriving at Rainier Beach. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Federal Way and Rainier Beach is 16 miles. The road distance is 16 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Rainier Beach without a car is to tram which takes 29 min and costs $3.
The tram from Federal Way Downtown to Rainier Beach takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Federal Way to Rainier Beach bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3.
Federal Way to Rainier Beach train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Federal Way Downtown station.
Federal Way to Rainier Beach bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at 4th Ave & University station.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Rainier Beach, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Federal Way Downtown to Rainier Beach every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to Waters Ave S & 61st Ave S via 4th Ave & University and 3rd Ave & Union St in around 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to Rainier Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave & University
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- kingcounty.gov
Bus from 3rd Ave & Union St to Waters Ave S & 61st Ave S
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Fort Lewis Taxi
- Phone
- +1 253-582-3000
- Website
- fortlewistaxi.org
King Cab
- Phone
- +1 253-474-8294
- Website
- kingcabnw.com
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More Questions & Answers
Federal Way to Rainier Beach train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Rainier Beach station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Rainier Beach is 16 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Federal Way to Rainier Beach.
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