How to get from Federal Way to Cottage Lake by bus?

From Federal Way to Cottage Lake by bus

To get from Federal Way to Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 578 bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 station to 4th Ave & Pike St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 545 bus and finally take the 222 bus from West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE & Leary Way station to Avondale Rd NE & NE 155th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The bus schedule from Federal Way may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Cottage Lake on the Moovit app.

136min$8.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 578578
Bus - 545
545
Bus - 222222
Leaves from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3
    ID 4692
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Seattle Via Federal Way
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave & Pike St
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th Ave & Pike St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 545545
    Wait for bus
    545
    Redmond
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE & Leary Way
    ID 72458
    33 min
  • 7
    Bus - 222222
    Wait for bus
    222
    Cottage Lake Education Hill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Avondale Rd NE & NE 155th St
    Ride to bus station
    Avondale Rd NE & NE 155th St
    ID 71831
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Federal Way to Cottage Lake by bus and light rail

To get from Federal Way to Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 1 LINE light rail from Federal Way Downtown station to Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 545 bus and finally take the 222 bus from West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE & Leary Way station to Avondale Rd NE & NE 155th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus schedule from Federal Way may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Cottage Lake on the Moovit app.

140min$9.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 545
545
Bus - 222222
Leaves from Federal Way Downtown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Federal Way Downtown
    260 yd • 4 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
    Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Jackson St
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 545545
    Wait for bus
    545
    Redmond
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE & Leary Way
    ID 72458
    38 min
  • 7
    Bus - 222222
    Wait for bus
    222
    Cottage Lake Education Hill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Avondale Rd NE & NE 155th St
    Ride to bus station
    Avondale Rd NE & NE 155th St
    ID 71831
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Federal Way to Cottage Lake

The distance between Federal Way, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Cottage Lake, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 46.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Federal Way to Cottage Lake by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Federal Way to Cottage Lake

To check the bus schedule from Federal Way to Cottage Lake using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Federal Way) and destination (Cottage Lake), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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From Federal Way to Cottage Lake by bus and light rail

To get from Federal Way to Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 1 LINE light rail from Federal Way Downtown station to Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 545 bus and finally take the 222 bus from West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE & Leary Way station to Avondale Rd NE & NE 155th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus schedule from Federal Way may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Cottage Lake on the Moovit app.

140min$9.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 545
545
Bus - 222222
Leaves from Federal Way Downtown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Federal Way Downtown
    260 yd • 4 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
    Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Jackson St
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 545545
    Wait for bus
    545
    Redmond
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE & Leary Way
    ID 72458
    38 min
  • 7
    Bus - 222222
    Wait for bus
    222
    Cottage Lake Education Hill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Avondale Rd NE & NE 155th St
    Ride to bus station
    Avondale Rd NE & NE 155th St
    ID 71831
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line 545, Bus line 222.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Federal Way to Cottage Lake?

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line 545, Bus line 222.

  • Is there a direct bus between Federal Way and Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Federal Way to Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 578 bus line goes from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 station near Federal Way to Seattle Via Federal Way station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Seattle Via Federal Way station near Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Federal Way to Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus?

    The total travel time between Federal Way and Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 2 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Federal Way to get to Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get on the 578 bus from the Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 stop near Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Federal Way and Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get off the bus at the Seattle Via Federal Way stop, which is closest to Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Federal Way to Cottage Lake?

    The ride from Federal Way to Cottage Lake costs $8.00.

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