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How to get fromSan Francisco to Federal Wayby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, or tram

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Federal Way by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, or tram

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    4h 25m
    $183–385

  2. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane STS - SEA
    5h 38m
    $128–473

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus Greyhound US0500
    20h 39m
    $137–260

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 23m
    $286–607

  5. Drive 786.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Federal Waycar car 786.3 mi
    13h 32m
    $144–208

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    4h 26m
    $279–371

  7. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    5h 35m
    $245–377

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Paine Field County Airport, tram

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SFO - PAE
    2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Federal Way Downtowntram tram
    6h 36m
    $244–700

San Francisco to Federal Way by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 705.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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 Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 via Sacramento Bus Station and SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 in around 20h 39m.

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