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How to get fromSeattle Airport (PAE) to Federal Wayby bus, tram, rideshare, car, taxi, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Federal Way by bus, tram, rideshare, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus, tram

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    1. Take the bus from Seaway Transit Center Bay 6 to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D3bus bus 513
    2. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Federal Way Downtowntram tram 1 Line
    2h 26m
    $6–12

  2. Bus, tram via Everett Station - D4

    1. Take the bus from Everett Station Bay G1 to Shoreline North/185th Station Bay 2bus bus Swift Blue
    2. Take the tram from Shoreline North/185th to Federal Way Downtowntram tram 1 Line
    3h 3m
    $6–15

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Seattle-PAE to Federal Wayrideshare rideshare 45.9 mi
    55 min

  4. Drive 45.9 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Federal Waycar car 45.9 mi
    55 min
    $9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Federal Waytaxi taxi 45.9 mi
    55 min
    $130–160

  6. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Federal Way Downtowntram tram 1 Line
    2h 32m
    $6–15

  7. Bus, train, tram

    1. Take the bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb to Everett Station - D4bus bus 8
    2. Take the train from Everett Station to King Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to Federal Way Downtowntram tram
    3h 23m
    $16–33

  8. Bus, line 578 bus

    1. Take the bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb to Everett Station - D4bus bus 8
    2. Take the bus from Everett Station Bay C1 to Stewart St & 9th Avebus bus 510
    3. Take the bus from Stewart St & 9th Ave to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7bus bus 578 / ...
    3h 29m
    $8–13

Seattle Airport (PAE) to Federal Way by bus and tram

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Seattle Airport (PAE), USA and Federal Way, WA, USA?

Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Lynnwood City Center to Federal Way Downtown every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 via Everett Station - D4, Everett Station Bay C1, and Stewart St & 9th Ave in around 3h 29m.

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