There are 5 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Federal Way by tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Federal Way Downtowntram 1 Line
17 min$3Drive 8.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Federal Waycar 8.8 mi
14 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 to Pacific Hwy S & S 312th Stbus A Line
28 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Federal Waytaxi 8.8 mi
14 min$35–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Seattle (SEA) to Federal Way8.8 mi
14 min$70–90
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Federal Way by tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Federal Way is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Federal Way is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $35 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 and arriving at Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at Federal Way Downtown. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Federal Way is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Federal Way without a car is to tram which takes 17 min and costs $3.
The tram from SeaTac/Airport to Federal Way Downtown takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Federal Way bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Federal Way train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from SeaTac/Airport station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Federal Way bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St station.
What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Federal Way, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a vehicle from SeaTac/Airport to Federal Way Downtown every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, King County Metro operates a bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 to Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 28 min.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Federal Way Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 to Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Seattle (SEA) to Federal Way
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Federal Way train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Federal Way Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) to Federal Way is 9 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Federal Way.
There are 496+ hotels available in Federal Way.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Federal Way. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.