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

From Capitol Hill Station to Des Moines 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 3 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Capitol Hill Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Des Moines on the Moovit app.

63min$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
    Federal Way Downtown
  • 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
    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
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Capitol Hill Station to Des Moines 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 Kent Des Moines station. Next, take the 156 bus from Kent Des Moines Station - Bay 3 station to 24th Ave S & S 226th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Capitol Hill Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Des Moines on the Moovit app.

65min$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
    Federal Way Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Kent Des Moines
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kent Des Moines Station - Bay 3
    ID 50014
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    Southcenter Sea Tac
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    24th Ave S & S 226th St
    ID 48990
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Des Moines
    Walk to
    Des Moines
    580 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 63 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.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Capitol Hill Station to Des Moines

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Capitol Hill Station to Des Moines using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Capitol Hill Station) 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.

Alternative route from Capitol Hill Station to Des Moines 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 Kent Des Moines station. Next, take the 156 bus from Kent Des Moines Station - Bay 3 station to 24th Ave S & S 226th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Capitol Hill Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Des Moines on the Moovit app.

65min$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
    Federal Way Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Kent Des Moines
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kent Des Moines Station - Bay 3
    ID 50014
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    Southcenter Sea Tac
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    24th Ave S & S 226th St
    ID 48990
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Des Moines
    Walk to
    Des Moines
    580 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 63 minutes, using Light Rail 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 65 minutes, using Light Rail 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 3 min.

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

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from Federal Way Downtown 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 3 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 Federal Way Downtown 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.