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 181 bus from Federal Way Tc - Bay 8 station to Auburn Sounder Station - Bay 2 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 17 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

77min$2.75
Bus - 181181
Bus - 160160
Bus - 168168
Walk to Covington
Leaves from Federal Way Tc - Bay 8

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Federal Way
  • 2
    Bus - 181181
    Wait for bus
    181
    Green River Coll Auburn Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Auburn Sounder Station - Bay 2
    19 min
  • 4
    Bus - 160160
    Wait for bus
    160
    Renton Kent
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kent Sounder Station - Bay 3
    ID 57453
    23 min
  • 6
    Bus - 168168
    Wait for bus
    168
    Maple Valley Via SE 256th St
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SE 272nd St & 164th Ave SE
    ID 62294
    19 min
  • 8
    Walk to Covington
    Walk to
    Covington
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Federal Way to Covington by bus via 578, 160 and 168

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 TC - Bay 2 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 15 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

75min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 578578
Bus - 160160
Bus - 168168
Walk to Covington
Leaves from Federal Way TC - Bay 2

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal Way TC - Bay 2
    ID 2790
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Puyallup Via Federal Way
  • 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
    23 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
    140 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 17.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 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.

Public transit stations close to Federal Way

Federal Way is located at Federal Way, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Federal Way Tc - Bay 1.

Bus stations close to Federal Way:

  • Federal Way Tc - Bay 1
  • Federal Way TC - Bay 9
  • Federal Way TC - Bay 2

Public transit stations close to Covington, Seattle - Tacoma, WA

Covington is located at Covington, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is SE 272nd St & 172nd Ave SE.

Bus stations close to Covington:

  • SE 272nd St & 172nd Ave SE
  • SE 272nd St & 169th Pl SE
  • SE 272nd St & 156th Ave SE

Related Routes

Alternative route from Federal Way to Covington by bus via 578, 160 and 168

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 TC - Bay 2 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 15 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

75min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 578578
Bus - 160160
Bus - 168168
Walk to Covington
Leaves from Federal Way TC - Bay 2

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal Way TC - Bay 2
    ID 2790
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Puyallup Via Federal Way
  • 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
    23 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
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 181, Bus line 160, Bus line 168.

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

    The alternative route takes 75 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 17 min.

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

    The 181 bus line goes from Green River Coll Auburn Station station near Federal Way to Auburn Sounder Station - Bay 2 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Auburn Sounder Station - Bay 2 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 17 min.

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

    Get on the 181 bus from the Green River Coll Auburn Station 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 2 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 $2.75.