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How to get fromFederal Way to Seattle Centerby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Federal Way to Seattle Center by bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave & Pine Stbus bus 578 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Pike St to 1st Ave N & Republican Stbus bus 1 / ...
    50 min
    $6

  2. Tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Westlaketram tram 1 Line
    1h 11m
    $3–7

  3. Tram, line 8 bus

    1. Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Mount Bakertram tram 1 Line
    2. Take the bus from Mount Baker Transit Center - Bay 2 to 1st Ave N & Republican Stbus bus 8
    1h 38m
    $6

  4. Drive 23.9 mi

    1. Drive from Federal Way to Seattle Centercar car 23.9 mi
    31 min
    $5–7

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Federal Way to Seattle Centertaxi taxi 23.9 mi
    31 min
    $85–110

Federal Way to Seattle Center by tram, train, and foot

Calendar586Weekly Services
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.2 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

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

You can take a bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to Seattle Center via 4th Ave & Pine St, 3rd Ave & Pike St, and 1st Ave N & Republican St in around 50 min. Alternatively, Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Federal Way Downtown to Westlake every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 56 min.

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