How to get from Burien to Des Moines by bus?

From Burien to Des Moines by bus

To get from Burien to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 560 bus from Burien TC - Bay 6 station to Seatac Station station. Next, take the A LINE bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 station to Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is $4.75. The bus schedule from Burien may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Des Moines on the Moovit app.

24min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 560560
Bus - A LINE
Leaves from Burien TC - Bay 6

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Burien TC - Bay 6
    ID 3560
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 560560
    Wait for bus
    560
    560e Bellevue Via Sea-Tac Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Seatac Station
    ID 2282
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1
    ID 61080
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - A LINE
    Wait for bus
    A LINE
    Downtown Federal Way Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St
    ID 61170
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Burien to Des Moines by bus via 161 and A LINE

To get from Burien to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 161 bus from Burien Transit Center - Bay 6 station to International Blvd & S 170th St station. Next, take the A LINE bus from International Blvd & S 170th St station to Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus schedule from Burien may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Des Moines on the Moovit app.

27min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 161161
Bus - A LINE
Leaves from Burien Transit Center - Bay 6

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Burien Transit Center - Bay 6
    ID 52306
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Kent Station Seattle Tacoma International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    International Blvd & S 170th St
    ID 61070
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - A LINE
    Wait for bus
    A LINE
    Downtown Federal Way Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St
    ID 61170
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Burien to Des Moines

The distance between Burien, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Des Moines, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 7.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 24 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burien to Des Moines 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 Burien to Des Moines

To check the bus schedule from Burien to Des Moines using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Burien) and destination (Des Moines), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Burien to Des Moines by bus via 161 and A LINE

To get from Burien to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 161 bus from Burien Transit Center - Bay 6 station to International Blvd & S 170th St station. Next, take the A LINE bus from International Blvd & S 170th St station to Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus schedule from Burien may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Des Moines on the Moovit app.

27min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 161161
Bus - A LINE
Leaves from Burien Transit Center - Bay 6

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Burien Transit Center - Bay 6
    ID 52306
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Kent Station Seattle Tacoma International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    International Blvd & S 170th St
    ID 61070
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - A LINE
    Wait for bus
    A LINE
    Downtown Federal Way Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St
    ID 61170
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 24 minutes, using Bus line 560, Bus line A LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Burien to Des Moines?

    The alternative route takes 27 minutes, using Bus line 161, Bus line A LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 24 min.

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

    The 560 bus line goes from Burien TC - Bay 6 station near Burien to 560e Bellevue Via Sea-Tac Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 560e Bellevue Via Sea-Tac Airport station near Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Burien to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus?

    The total travel time between Burien and Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 24 min.

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

    Get on the 560 bus from the Burien TC - Bay 6 stop near Burien in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the 560e Bellevue Via Sea-Tac Airport stop, which is closest to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Burien to Des Moines?

    The ride from Burien to Des Moines costs $4.75.

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