How to get from Des Moines to Chain Lake by bus and light rail?

From Des Moines to Chain Lake by bus and light rail

To get from Des Moines to Chain Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one light rail line: take the A LINE bus from Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St station to International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1-LINE light rail, then the 512 bus and finally take the 271 bus from Everett Station Bay B4 station to Hwy 2 & Roosevelt Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Walk to bus station
Bus - A LINE
Light Rail - 1-LINE
1-LINE
Bus - 512512
Bus - 271
271
Walk to Chain Lake
Leaves from Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St
    ID 60810
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - A LINE
    Wait for bus
    A LINE
    Tukwila Link Station International Boulevard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2
    ID 60900
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Seatac/Airport Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1-LINE1-LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1-LINE
    Northgate
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Northgate Station
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northgate Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 512512
    Wait for bus
    512
    Everett Via Lynnwood
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Everett Station - D4
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Everett Station Bay B4
    ID 2344
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 271271
    Wait for bus
    271
    Gold Bar
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 2 & Roosevelt Rd
    ID 563
    22 min
  • 13
    Walk to Chain Lake
    Walk to
    Chain Lake
    880 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Moines to Chain Lake

The distance between Des Moines, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Chain Lake, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 61.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Moines to Chain Lake by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Des Moines

Des Moines is located at Des Moines, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St.

Bus stations close to Des Moines:

  • Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St
  • 24th Ave S & S 226th St
  • 24th Ave S & S 223rd St

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Chain Lake?

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Light Rail line 1-LINE, Bus line 512, Bus line 271.

  • Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Chain Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Des Moines to Chain Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The A LINE bus line goes from Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St station near Des Moines to Tukwila Link Station International Boulevard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Tukwila Link Station International Boulevard station near Chain Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Moines to Chain Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Des Moines and Chain Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Des Moines to get to Chain Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get on the A LINE bus from the Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St stop near Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Des Moines and Chain Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get off the bus at the Tukwila Link Station International Boulevard stop, which is closest to Chain Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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