How to get from Tukwila to Des Moines by bus?

From Tukwila to Des Moines by bus

Take one direct bus from Tukwila to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA: take the A LINE bus from Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1 station to Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 18 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

18min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - A LINE
Leaves from Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1
    ID 60921
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - A LINE
    Wait for bus
    A LINE
    Federal Way Transit Center International Boulevard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St
    ID 61170
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Tukwila to Des Moines by bus and light rail

To get from Tukwila to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 1 LINE light rail from Tukwila International Boulevard station to Seatac/Airport Station station. Next, take the 156 bus from S 176th St & 30th Ave S - Bay 3 station to 24th Ave S & S 226th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

46min$5.00
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 156156
Walk to Des Moines
Leaves from Tukwila International Boulevard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Tukwila
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Angle Lake
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Seatac/Airport Station
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S 176th St & 30th Ave S - Bay 3
    ID 60903
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    Highline College Sea Tac
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    24th Ave S & S 226th St
    ID 50450
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Des Moines
    Walk to
    Des Moines
    540 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tukwila to Des Moines

The distance between Tukwila, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Des Moines, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 4.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 18 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tukwila 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.

Public transit stations close to Tukwila

Tukwila is located at Tukwila, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Tukwila Intl Blvd & S 152nd St.

Train stations close to Tukwila:

  • Tukwila Station
  • Tukwila Amtrak

Bus stations close to Tukwila:

  • Tukwila Intl Blvd & S 152nd St
  • International Blvd & S 160th St
  • Southcenter Blvd & 42nd Ave S

Public transit stations close to Des Moines, Seattle - Tacoma, WA

Des Moines is located at Des Moines, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Pacific Hwy S & S 216th St.

Bus stations close to Des Moines:

  • Pacific Hwy S & S 216th St
  • Pacific Hwy S & Kent Des Moines Rd
  • Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St

Related Routes

From Tukwila to Des Moines by bus and light rail

To get from Tukwila to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 1 LINE light rail from Tukwila International Boulevard station to Seatac/Airport Station station. Next, take the 156 bus from S 176th St & 30th Ave S - Bay 3 station to 24th Ave S & S 226th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

46min$5.00
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 156156
Walk to Des Moines
Leaves from Tukwila International Boulevard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Tukwila
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Angle Lake
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Seatac/Airport Station
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S 176th St & 30th Ave S - Bay 3
    ID 60903
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    Highline College Sea Tac
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    24th Ave S & S 226th St
    ID 50450
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Des Moines
    Walk to
    Des Moines
    540 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 18 minutes, using Bus line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line 1 LINE, Bus line 156.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Tukwila to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA in 18 min.

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

    The A LINE bus line goes from Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1 station near Tukwila to Federal Way Transit Center International Boulevard station near Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Tukwila and Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 18 min.

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

    Get on the A LINE bus from the Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1 stop near Tukwila in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Federal Way Transit Center International Boulevard stop, which is closest to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • When is the last bus from Tukwila to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The last bus from Tukwila to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA is the Federal Way TC - SeaTac - Tukwila Intl Blvd Sta line. It leaves the Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1 stop at 12:40 AM.

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

    The ride from Tukwila to Des Moines costs $2.75.

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