How to get from Federal Way to Bethel by bus, ferry and light rail?

From Federal Way to Bethel by bus, ferry and light rail

To get from Federal Way to Bethel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one ferry line and one bus line: take the 1 LINE light rail from Federal Way Downtown station to Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 405 ferry and finally take the 186 bus from Southworth at Level Lloyd station to Mile Hill & Olney station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $18.00. The bus, ferry and light rail schedule from Federal Way may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and light rail schedule to Bethel on the Moovit app.

248min$18.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Ferry - 405
405
Bus - 186
186
Walk to Bethel
Leaves from Federal Way Downtown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Federal Way Downtown
    260 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dock
    ID 1323
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Ferry - 405405
    Wait for ferry
    405
    Southworth
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Southworth Ferry Dock
    ID 818
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southworth at Level Lloyd
    ID 1269
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 186186
    Wait for bus
    186
    Port Orchard Ferry
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mile Hill & Olney
    ID 652
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bethel
    Walk to
    Bethel
    2.09 mi • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Federal Way to Bethel

The distance between Federal Way, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Bethel, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 46.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 248 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Federal Way to Bethel by bus, ferry and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Light Rail schedule from Federal Way to Bethel

To check the bus, ferry and light rail schedule from Federal Way to Bethel using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Federal Way) and destination (Bethel), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, ferry and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, ferry and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, ferry and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Federal Way to Bethel?

    The fastest way takes 248 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE, Ferry line 405, Bus line 186.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Federal Way and Bethel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one ferry line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 8 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Federal Way to Bethel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from Federal Way Downtown station near Federal Way to Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line and one bus line till Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street station near Bethel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Federal Way to Bethel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by light rail, ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Federal Way and Bethel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by light rail, ferry and bus is about 4 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Federal Way to get to Bethel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get on the 1 LINE light rail from the Federal Way Downtown station near Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Federal Way and Bethel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get off the light rail at the Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street stop, which is closest to Bethel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the total light rail, ferry and bus fare from Federal Way to Bethel?

    The ride from Federal Way to Bethel costs $18.00.

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