What is the cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Rochester is to line 574 bus and line 610 bus and line 3 bus which costs $5 - $9 and takes 4h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Federal Way to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Rochester is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $11 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Federal Way and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 and arriving at ROOF Center US HWY 12 & Bend St SW via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Lacey Transit Center - Bay L and Tumwater Square Cleveland Ave SE & Emerson St SE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Federal Way to Rochester?

The distance between Federal Way and Rochester is 71 miles. The road distance is 61.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Federal Way to Rochester without a car is to train and line 45 bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $19 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Federal Way to Rochester?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Federal Way to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Federal Way to Rochester bus from?

Federal Way to Rochester bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7.

Where does the Federal Way to Rochester bus arrive?

Federal Way to Rochester bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at SR 512 P&R - Zone H station.

Can I drive from Federal Way to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Rochester is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Federal Way to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 19+ hotels available in Rochester.

Federal Way to Rochester - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 45 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Federal Way to Rochester by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 45 bus
best
1. Take the train from Tacoma to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
2. Take the bus from Centralia - Amtrak to Melrose St Roch WestBoundbus 45
3h 31m
$19–41
Line 574 bus, line 610 bus, line 3 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus 574
2. Take the bus from SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G to Lacey Transit Center - Bay Gbus 610
3. Take the bus from Tumwater Square Cleveland Ave SE & Emerson St SE to ROOF Center US HWY 12 & Bend St SWbus 3
4h 48m
$5–9
Drive 60.7 mi
1. Drive from Federal Way to Rochestercar 60.7 mi
1h 8m
$12–16

Federal Way to Rochester by bus and train

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3h 31mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 70.4 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to ROOF Center US HWY 12 & Bend St SW via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Lacey Transit Center - Bay G, Lacey Transit Center - Bay L, and Tumwater Square Cleveland Ave SE & Emerson St SE in around 4h 48m.

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