There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Federal Way by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SFO - SEA
4h 3m$163–385Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus Greyhound US0500
20h 55m$127–215Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Tacomatrain Coast Starlight
23h 14m$215–557Drive 786.4 mi
- Drive from San Francisco to Federal Waycar 786.4 mi
13h 32m$144–208Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane OAK - SEA
4h 3m$219–381Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airport
- Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane STS - SEA
5h 10m$178–473Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SJC - SEA
5h 12m$145–387
San Francisco to Federal Way by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Federal Way is to bus which costs $120 - $220 and takes 20h 55m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Federal Way is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $160 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Federal Way. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St via Sacramento Bus Station and International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Federal Way. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Tacoma via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 14m.
The distance between San Francisco and Federal Way is 706 miles. The road distance is 791 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Federal Way without a car is to bus which takes 20h 55m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from San Francisco to Federal Way, including transfers.
San Francisco to Federal Way bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Francisco to Federal Way train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Federal Way is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $160 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 20h 55m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $600 and takes 23h 14m.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Federal Way, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, and International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 in around 20h 55m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–410
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–410
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Boise
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–410
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
San Francisco to Federal Way bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
San Francisco to Federal Way train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Federal Way is 791 miles. It takes approximately 13h 32m to drive from San Francisco to Federal Way.
There are 496+ hotels available in Federal Way.