There are 4 ways to get from Federal Way to Stanwood by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Int'l Dist/Chinatowntram 1 Line
- Take the train from Seattle to Stanwood Amtraktrain Amtrak Cascades
3h 10m$17–38Tram, bus
cheapest- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Lynnwood City Centertram 1 Line
- Take the bus from Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D2 to 88th Ave NW & 270th St NWbus 905
3h 15m$5–8Bus
- Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Pike St to Aurora Village Transit Center - Bay 3bus E Line
- Take the bus from Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D2 to 88th Ave NW & 270th St NWbus 905
3h 52m$8–11Drive 74.4 mi
- Drive from Federal Way to Stanwoodcar 74.4 mi
1h 25m$14–20
Federal Way to Stanwood by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Stanwood is to tram and bus which costs $5 - $8 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Stanwood is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way station to Stanwood. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 and arriving at 88th Ave NW & 270th St NW via 3rd Ave & Pike St, Aurora Village Transit Center Bay 6 and Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Federal Way to Stanwood. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown and arriving at Stanwood Amtrak via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Federal Way and Stanwood is 80 miles. The road distance is 74.8 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Stanwood without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 10m and costs $17 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Federal Way to Stanwood, including transfers.
Federal Way to Stanwood bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from 3rd Ave & Pike St station.
Federal Way to Stanwood train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Federal Way Downtown station.
Federal Way to Stanwood bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at Aurora Village Transit Center - Bay 3 station.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Stanwood, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to 88th Ave NW & 270th St NW via 4th Ave & Pine St, 3rd Ave & Pike St, Aurora Village Transit Center Bay 6, and Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D2 in around 3h 52m.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to Int'l Dist/Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to Lynnwood City Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from 3rd Ave & Pike St to Aurora Village Transit Center - Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Federal Way to Stanwood train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Int'l Dist/Chinatown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Stanwood is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Federal Way to Stanwood.
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