How to get from Federal Way to Covington by bus?

From Federal Way to Covington by bus

To get from Federal Way to Covington in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 578 bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 station to Auburn Sounder Station - Bay 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 160 bus and finally take the 168 bus from Kent Sounder Station - Bay 3 station to SE 272nd St & 164th Ave SE station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $4.75. The bus schedule from Federal Way may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Covington on the Moovit app.

76min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 578578
Bus - 160160
Bus - 168168
Walk to Covington
Leaves from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7
    ID 4696
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Puyallup
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Auburn Sounder Station - Bay 4
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Auburn Sounder Station - Bay 2
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 160160
    Wait for bus
    160
    Renton Kent
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kent Sounder Station - Bay 3
    ID 57453
    22 min
  • 7
    Bus - 168168
    Wait for bus
    168
    Maple Valley Via SE 256th St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SE 272nd St & 164th Ave SE
    ID 62294
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Covington
    Walk to
    Covington
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Federal Way to Covington

The distance between Federal Way, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Covington, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 19.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Federal Way to Covington 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 Covington

To check the bus schedule from Federal Way to Covington using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Federal Way) and destination (Covington), 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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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line 160, Bus line 168.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

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

    The 578 bus line goes from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 station near Federal Way to Auburn Sounder Station - Bay 4 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Auburn Sounder Station - Bay 4 station near Covington in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Federal Way and Covington in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 578 bus from the Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 stop near Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Auburn Sounder Station - Bay 4 stop, which is closest to Covington in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The ride from Federal Way to Covington costs $4.75.

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