There are 7 ways to get from Federal Way to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SEA - SFO
4h 2m$162–385Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
21h 56m$127–215Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tacoma to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
24h 2m$216–557Drive 785.9 mi
- Drive from Federal Way to San Franciscocar 785.9 mi
13h 32m$144–208Fly to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SEA - OAK
4h 5m$218–381Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SEA - SJC
- Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
5h 22m$145–388Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SEA - STS
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27
5h 35m$178–473
Federal Way to San Francisco by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to San Francisco is to bus which costs $120 - $220 and takes 21h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to San Francisco is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $160 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Federal Way to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 2m.
The distance between Federal Way and San Francisco is 707 miles. The road distance is 790.5 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 21h 56m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Federal Way to San Francisco, including transfers.
Federal Way to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Federal Way to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Federal Way to San Francisco is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $160 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 21h 56m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $600 and takes 24h 2m.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St to San Francisco Bus Station via International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 21h 56m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Federal Way to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Federal Way to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to San Francisco is 790 miles. It takes approximately 13h 32m to drive from Federal Way to San Francisco.
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