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How to get from Capitol Hill Station to Des Moines by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Capitol Hill Station to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 1 LINE light rail from Capitol Hill Station station to Tukwila International Boulevard station. Next, 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 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

65min$5.75
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - A LINE
Leaves from Capitol Hill Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Capitol Hill Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Seatac/Airport
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Tukwila International Boulevard
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1
    ID 60921
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - A LINE
    Wait for bus
    A LINE
    Federal Way Transit Center International Boulevard
  • 6
    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

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 1 LINE and 156

To get from Capitol Hill Station to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 1 LINE light rail from Capitol Hill Station 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 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

78min$5.75
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 156156
Walk to Des Moines
Leaves from Capitol Hill Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Capitol Hill Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Seatac/Airport
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Seatac/Airport Station
    40 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
    21 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 Capitol Hill Station to Des Moines

The distance between Capitol Hill Station, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Des Moines, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 19.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Capitol Hill Station 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.

Public transit stations close to Capitol Hill Station

Capitol Hill Station is located at Capitol Hill Station, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Broadway & E Denny Way.

Bus stations close to Capitol Hill Station:

  • Broadway & E Denny Way
  • E John St & Broadway E
  • Broadway E & E John St

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 24th Ave S & S 223rd St.

Bus stations close to Des Moines:

  • 24th Ave S & S 223rd St
  • 24th Ave S & S 226th St
  • Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 1 LINE and 156

To get from Capitol Hill Station to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 1 LINE light rail from Capitol Hill Station 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 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

78min$5.75
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 156156
Walk to Des Moines
Leaves from Capitol Hill Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Capitol Hill Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Seatac/Airport
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Seatac/Airport Station
    40 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
    21 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 Capitol Hill Station to Des Moines?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 1 LINE, Bus line A LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Capitol Hill Station to Des Moines?

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 1 LINE, Bus line 156.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Capitol Hill Station and Des Moines?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Capitol Hill Station to Des Moines?

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from Seatac/Airport station near Capitol Hill Station in Seattle to Tukwila International Boulevard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Tukwila International Boulevard station near Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Capitol Hill Station to Des Moines by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Capitol Hill Station in Seattle and Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Capitol Hill Station to get to Des Moines?

    Get on the 1 LINE light rail from the Seatac/Airport station near Capitol Hill Station in Seattle.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Capitol Hill Station and Des Moines?

    Get off the light rail at the Tukwila International Boulevard stop, which is closest to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Capitol Hill Station to Des Moines?

    The ride from Capitol Hill Station to Des Moines costs $5.75.

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