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

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

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    4h 16m
    $166–388

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    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 55m
    $116–227

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 14m
    $235–557

  4. Drive  786.3 mi

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

  5. 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 17m
    $222–384

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

    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 23m
    $181–476

  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 27m
    $148–390

  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 37m
    $194–420

San Francisco to Federal Way by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 704.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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.

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