There are 5 ways to get from Federal Way to Vancouver by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouver Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 27m$43–93Drive 143.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Federal Way to Vancouvercar 143.1 mi
2h 28m$27–38Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
5h 19m$28–45Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
- Take the tram from Interstate/Rose Quarter station to Expo Center stationtram
3h 38m$139–329Tram to King County International Airport, fly, tram
- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Othellotram
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
- Take the tram from Interstate/Rose Quarter station to Expo Center stationtram
3h 44m$562–1,312
Federal Way to Vancouver by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Vancouver is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Vancouver is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way station to Vancouver. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 and arriving at Broadway & 13th St via Tacoma and NW Everett & 5th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Federal Way to Vancouver station. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Vancouver Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Federal Way and Vancouver is 142 miles. The road distance is 143.9 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Vancouver without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Federal Way to Vancouver, including transfers.
Federal Way to Vancouver bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tacoma station.
Federal Way to Vancouver train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Vancouver is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $45 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Vancouver, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Vancouver Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tacoma to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- trimet.org
Tram from Interstate/Rose Quarter station to Expo Center station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://trimet.org/home/
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Interstate/Rose Quarter station to Expo Center station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://trimet.org/home/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to Othello
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Federal Way to Vancouver bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Federal Way to Vancouver train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Vancouver is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Federal Way to Vancouver.
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