There are 5 ways to get from Federal Way to Seattle Airport (SEA) by tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, 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 SeaTac/Airporttram 1 Line
17 min$3Drive 10 mi
cheapest- Drive from Federal Way to Seattle Airport (SEA)car 10 mi
16 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St to International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2bus A Line
31 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Federal Way to Seattle Airport (SEA)taxi 10 mi
16 min$40–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Federal Way to Seattle (SEA)10 mi
16 min$70–90
Federal Way to Seattle Airport (SEA) by tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $40 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St and arriving at International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Federal Way Downtown and arriving at SeaTac/Airport. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between Federal Way and Seattle Airport (SEA) is 9 miles. The road distance is 10.1 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Seattle Airport (SEA) without a car is to tram which takes 17 min and costs $3.
The tram from Federal Way Downtown to SeaTac/Airport takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Federal Way to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St station.
Federal Way to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Federal Way Downtown station.
Federal Way to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 station.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Seattle Airport (SEA), USA?
Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Federal Way Downtown to SeaTac/Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, King County Metro operates a bus from Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St to International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 31 min.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St to International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Federal Way to Seattle (SEA)
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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Booking & Getting There
Federal Way to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at SeaTac/Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Seattle Airport (SEA) is 10 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Federal Way to Seattle Airport (SEA).
There are 1352+ hotels available in Seattle Airport (SEA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Federal Way and Seattle Airport (SEA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.