There are 6 ways to get from Federal Way to Seattle Airport (PAE) by tram, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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 Lynnwood City Centertram 1 Line
3h 1m$6–15Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave & Pine Stbus 578 / ...
- Take the bus from 4th Ave & Pine St to Everett Stationbus 510 / ...
- Take the bus from Everett Station - D4 to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Ebbus 8
3h 28m$4–10Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Federal Way to Seattle-PAE46 mi
56 minDrive 46 mi
- Drive from Federal Way to Seattle Airport (PAE)car 46 mi
56 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Federal Way to Seattle Airport (PAE)taxi 46 mi
56 min$130–160Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Shoreline North/185thtram 1 Line
- Take the bus from Shoreline North/185th Station Bay 1 to Everett Station Bay G1bus Swift Blue
3h 36m$6–15
Federal Way to Seattle Airport (PAE) by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Seattle Airport (PAE) is to bus which costs $4 - $10 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Seattle Airport (PAE) is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way station to Seattle Airport (PAE). However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 and arriving at Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb via 4th Ave & Pine St and Everett Station - D4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Federal Way to Seattle Airport (PAE). However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown and arriving at Lynnwood City Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Federal Way and Seattle Airport (PAE) is 63 miles. The road distance is 46.3 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Seattle Airport (PAE) without a car is to tram which takes 3h 1m and costs $6 - $15.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Federal Way to Seattle Airport (PAE), including transfers.
Federal Way to Seattle Airport (PAE) bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3.
Federal Way to Seattle Airport (PAE) train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Federal Way Downtown station.
Federal Way to Seattle Airport (PAE) bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at 4th Ave & Pine St station.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Seattle Airport (PAE), USA?
Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Federal Way Downtown to Lynnwood City Center every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb via 4th Ave & Pine St and Everett Station - D4 in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to Lynnwood City Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to Shoreline North/185th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- 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 & Pine St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Bus from 4th Ave & Pine St to Everett Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- kingcounty.gov
Bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave & Pine St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 425-257-7777
- Website
- everetttransit.org
Bus from Everett Station - D4 to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- everetttransit.org
- Phone
- (800) 562-1375
- [email protected]
- Website
- communitytransit.org
Bus from Everett Station - D4 to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.communitytransit.org/
Bus from Shoreline North/185th Station Bay 1 to Everett Station Bay G1
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.communitytransit.org/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Federal Way to Seattle-PAE
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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 Seattle Airport (PAE) train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Lynnwood City Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Seattle Airport (PAE) is 46 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Federal Way to Seattle Airport (PAE).
There are 315+ hotels available in Seattle Airport (PAE).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Federal Way and Seattle Airport (PAE). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









