There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver to Federal Way by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, tram, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
2h 52m$46–89Drive 143.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vancouver to Federal Waycar 143.3 mi
2h 28m$27–38Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2110 / ...
4h 46m$28–45Tram, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
3h 45m$139–329Tram, fly to King County International Airport
- Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take the tram from Rainier Beach to Federal Way Downtowntram
3h 48m$762–1,612
Vancouver to Federal Way by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to Federal Way is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver to Federal Way is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Vancouver to Federal Way station. However, there are services departing from E 15th St & Broadway and arriving at Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4 via Portland Curbside Bus Stop and Tacoma Dome Station - Zone A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Vancouver station to Federal Way. However, there are services departing from Vancouver Station and arriving at Tacoma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Vancouver and Federal Way is 143 miles. The road distance is 144.1 miles.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Federal Way without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Vancouver to Federal Way, including transfers.
Vancouver to Federal Way bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Vancouver to Federal Way train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver Station.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Federal Way is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and Federal Way, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Vancouver Station to Tacoma every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma twice daily. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Vancouver Station to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- trimet.org
Tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://trimet.org/home/
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://trimet.org/home/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Rainier Beach to Federal Way Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vancouver to Federal Way bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tacoma station.
Vancouver to Federal Way train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver to Federal Way is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Vancouver to Federal Way.
There are 507+ hotels available in Federal Way.