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How to get fromWest Seattle to Federal Wayby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from West Seattle to Federal Way by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Sodo to Federal Way Downtowntram tram 1 Line
    1h
    $6

  2. Drive  20.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Seattle to Federal Waycar car 20.6 mi
    33 min
    $4–6

  3. Line 128 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from California Ave SW & SW Spokane St to Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 2bus bus 128
    2. Take the bus from Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1 to Pacific Hwy S & S 312th Stbus bus A Line
    1h 40m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Seattle to Federal Waytaxi taxi 20.6 mi
    33 min
    $70–85

West Seattle to Federal Way by bus and tram

Calendar334Weekly Services
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between West Seattle, WA, USA and Federal Way, WA, USA?

Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Sodo to Federal Way Downtown every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from California Ave SW & SW Spokane St to Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St via Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 2 and Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1 in around 1h 40m.

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