There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Federal Way Downtown by bus, tram, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from 2nd Ave & James St to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7bus 578 / ...
31 min$3Tram
- Take the tram from Pioneer Square to Federal Way Downtowntram 1 Line
52 min$3Drive 22.3 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Federal Way Downtowncar 22.3 mi
25 min$5–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Seattle to Federal Way Downtowntaxi 22.3 mi
25 min$75–90
Seattle to Federal Way Downtown by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Federal Way Downtown is to bus which costs $3 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Federal Way Downtown is to drive which takes 25 min and costs $4 - $6.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 2nd Ave & James St and arriving at Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pioneer Square and arriving at Federal Way Downtown. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Seattle and Federal Way Downtown is 22 miles. The road distance is 22.4 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Federal Way Downtown without a car is to bus which takes 31 min and costs $3.
The bus from 2nd Ave & James St to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 takes 31 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Seattle to Federal Way Downtown bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from 2nd Ave & James St station.
Seattle to Federal Way Downtown train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Pioneer Square station.
Seattle to Federal Way Downtown bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Federal Way Downtown, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a bus from 2nd Ave & James St to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 31 min. King County Metro also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Pioneer Square to Federal Way Downtown every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 52 min.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Pioneer Square to Federal Way Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from 2nd Ave & James St to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
A1 Seattle Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-466-9500
- Website
- a1seattletaxi.com
Farwest Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-622-1717
- Website
- farwesttaxi.net
Seattle Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 206-622-6500
- Website
- seattleyellowcab.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, How to get from Florence to Rome, and Italy Travel Guides - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Federal Way Downtown train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Federal Way Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Federal Way Downtown is 22 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Seattle to Federal Way Downtown.
There are 494+ hotels available in Federal Way Downtown.