How to get from Bellevue to Federal Way by bus?

From Bellevue to Federal Way by bus

To get from Bellevue to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 212 bus from Eastgate Park & Ride - Bay 1 station to 4th Ave S & S Jackson St station. Next, take the 578 bus from 2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St station to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

52min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 212212
Bus - 578578
Walk to Federal Way
Leaves from Eastgate Park & Ride - Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eastgate Park & Ride - Bay 1
    ID 67014
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 212212
    Wait for bus
    212
    Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Jackson St
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Puyallup
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7
    ID 4696
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Federal Way
    Walk to
    Federal Way
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bellevue to Federal Way by bus via 218 and 578

To get from Bellevue to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 218 bus from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 station to 4th Ave S & S Jackson St station. Next, take the 578 bus from 2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St station to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

66min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 218218
Bus - 578578
Walk to Federal Way
Leaves from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3
    ID 67019
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 218218
    Wait for bus
    218
    Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Jackson St
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Puyallup
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7
    ID 4696
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Federal Way
    Walk to
    Federal Way
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bellevue to Federal Way

The distance between Bellevue, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Federal Way, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 31.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bellevue 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.

Public transit stations close to Bellevue

Bellevue is located at Bellevue, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 4.

Bus stations close to Bellevue:

  • I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 4
  • I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3
  • 142nd Pl SE & SE 36th St

Public transit stations close to Federal Way, Seattle - Tacoma, WA

Federal Way is located at Federal Way, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is 23rd Ave S & S 314th St.

Bus stations close to Federal Way:

  • 23rd Ave S & S 314th St
  • Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 11
  • Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 6

Related Routes

Alternative route from Bellevue to Federal Way by bus via 218 and 578

To get from Bellevue to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 218 bus from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 station to 4th Ave S & S Jackson St station. Next, take the 578 bus from 2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St station to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

66min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 218218
Bus - 578578
Walk to Federal Way
Leaves from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3
    ID 67019
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 218218
    Wait for bus
    218
    Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Jackson St
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Puyallup
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7
    ID 4696
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Federal Way
    Walk to
    Federal Way
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 212, Bus line 578.

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

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 218, Bus line 578.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

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

    The 212 bus line goes from Eastgate Park & Ride - Bay 1 station near Bellevue to Downtown Seattle station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown Seattle station near Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA

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

    The total travel time between Bellevue and Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 52 min.

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

    Get on the 212 bus from the Eastgate Park & Ride - Bay 1 stop near Bellevue in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Seattle stop, which is closest to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The ride from Bellevue to Federal Way costs $4.75.

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