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

From Chain Lake to Des Moines by bus and light rail

To get from Chain Lake to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 271 bus from Hwy 2 & Roosevelt Rd station to Everett Station - D4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 512 bus and finally take the 1-LINE light rail from Northgate Station station to Angle Lake Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Chain Lake may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Des Moines on the Moovit app.

200min
Walk to bus stationBus - 271
271
Bus - 512512
Light Rail - 1-LINE
Walk to Des Moines
Leaves from Hwy 2 & Roosevelt Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 2 & Roosevelt Rd
    ID 1926
    860 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 271271
    Wait for bus
    271
    Everett
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Everett Station - D4
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Everett Station Bay C1
    ID 2345
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 512512
    Wait for bus
    512
    Northgate Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northgate Station
    ID 2191
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Northgate Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 1-LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1-LINE
    Angle Lake
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Angle Lake Station
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Des Moines
    Walk to
    Des Moines
    1.62 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chain Lake to Des Moines

The distance between Chain Lake, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Des Moines, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 61.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 200 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chain Lake to Des Moines 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.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Chain Lake to Des Moines

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 200 minutes, using Bus line 271, Bus line 512, Light Rail line 1-LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 20 min.

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

    The 271 bus line goes from Hwy 2 & Roosevelt Rd station near Chain Lake to Everett station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Everett station near Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Chain Lake and Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and light rail is about 3 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 271 bus from the Hwy 2 & Roosevelt Rd stop near Chain Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Everett station, which is closest to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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