How to get from Bellevue to Federal Way by bus and light rail?

From Bellevue to Federal Way by bus and light rail

To get from Bellevue to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 240 bus from Eastgate Park & Ride - Bay 1 station to South Bellevue Station Bus Plaza - Bay 3 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 LINE light rail and finally 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 10 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Bellevue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Federal Way on the Moovit app.

70min$7.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 240240
Light Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
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 - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Bellevue Transit Center South Bellevue Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Bellevue Station Bus Plaza - Bay 3
    ID 84292
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    South Bellevue
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 2 LINE2 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    2 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Puyallup
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7
    ID 4696
    29 min
  • 10
    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 32.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bellevue to Federal Way 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 Bellevue to Federal Way

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Bellevue to Federal Way using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bellevue) and destination (Federal Way), 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 240, Light Rail line 2 LINE, 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 and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

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

    The 240 bus line goes from Eastgate Park & Ride - Bay 1 station near Bellevue to South Bellevue Station Bus Plaza - Bay 3 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till South Bellevue Station Bus Plaza - Bay 3 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 and light rail?

    The total travel time between Bellevue and Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the 240 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 South Bellevue Station Bus Plaza - Bay 3 stop, which is closest to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Bellevue to Federal Way?

    The ride from Bellevue to Federal Way costs $7.75.

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