How to get from Tumwater to Federal Way by bus?

From Tumwater to Federal Way by bus

To get from Tumwater to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 42 bus from RW Johnson Blvd at 29th Ave station to Olympia Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 600 bus and finally take the 574 bus from Sr 512 P&R - Zone F station to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Tumwater may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Federal Way on the Moovit app.

129min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4242
Bus - 600600
Bus - 574574
Walk to Federal Way
Leaves from RW Johnson Blvd at 29th Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    RW Johnson Blvd at 29th Ave
    ID 942
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    To Olympia Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    ID 167
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Lakewood Stn/Sr 512 P&R
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride - Zone G
    ID 929
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R - Zone F
    ID 4228
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Sea-Tac Via Federal Way
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4
    ID 4693
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Federal Way
    Walk to
    Federal Way
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Tumwater to Federal Way by bus via 12, 600 and 574

To get from Tumwater to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 12 bus from South Puget Sound Community College station to Olympia Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 600 bus and finally take the 574 bus from Sr 512 P&R - Zone F station to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Tumwater may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Federal Way on the Moovit app.

143min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Bus - 600600
Bus - 574574
Walk to Federal Way
Leaves from South Puget Sound Community College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Puget Sound Community College
    ID 88
    0.81 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    To Olympia Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    ID 167
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Lakewood Stn/Sr 512 P&R
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride - Zone G
    ID 929
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R - Zone F
    ID 4228
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Sea-Tac Via Federal Way
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4
    ID 4693
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Federal Way
    Walk to
    Federal Way
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tumwater to Federal Way

The distance between Tumwater, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Federal Way, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 46.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tumwater to Federal Way 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 Tumwater to Federal Way

To check the bus schedule from Tumwater to Federal Way using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tumwater) and destination (Federal Way), 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 Tumwater to Federal Way by bus via 12, 600 and 574

To get from Tumwater to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 12 bus from South Puget Sound Community College station to Olympia Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 600 bus and finally take the 574 bus from Sr 512 P&R - Zone F station to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Tumwater may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Federal Way on the Moovit app.

143min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Bus - 600600
Bus - 574574
Walk to Federal Way
Leaves from South Puget Sound Community College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Puget Sound Community College
    ID 88
    0.81 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    To Olympia Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    ID 167
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Lakewood Stn/Sr 512 P&R
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride - Zone G
    ID 929
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R - Zone F
    ID 4228
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Sea-Tac Via Federal Way
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4
    ID 4693
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Federal Way
    Walk to
    Federal Way
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tumwater to Federal Way?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line 600, Bus line 574.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tumwater to Federal Way?

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line 600, Bus line 574.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tumwater and Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tumwater to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 42 bus line goes from RW Johnson Blvd at 29th Ave station near Tumwater to To Olympia Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till To Olympia Transit Center station near Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tumwater to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus?

    The total travel time between Tumwater and Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Tumwater to get to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get on the 42 bus from the RW Johnson Blvd at 29th Ave stop near Tumwater in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Tumwater and Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get off the bus at the To Olympia Transit Center stop, which is closest to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Tumwater to Federal Way?

    The ride from Tumwater to Federal Way costs $2.00.

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