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

From Kirkland to Federal Way by bus and light rail

To get from Kirkland to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 255 bus from South Kirkland Park & Ride station to Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 station. Next, take the 1 LINE light rail from University of Washington Station station to Federal Way Downtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Kirkland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Federal Way on the Moovit app.

90min$5.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 255255
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Walk to Federal Way
Leaves from South Kirkland Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Kirkland Park & Ride
    ID 74450
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    University District Kirkland
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4
    ID 25755
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    University of Washington Station
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Federal Way Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Federal Way Downtown
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to Federal Way
    Walk to
    Federal Way
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Kirkland to Federal Way by bus

To get from Kirkland to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 249 bus from South Kirkland Park & Ride station to South Bellevue Station Bus Plaza - Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 550 bus 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 24 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Kirkland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Federal Way on the Moovit app.

84min$8.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 249249
Bus - 550
550
Bus - 578578
Walk to Federal Way
Leaves from South Kirkland Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Kirkland Park & Ride
    ID 74450
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 249249
    Wait for bus
    249
    South Bellevue Station Downtown Bellevue
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Bellevue Station Bus Plaza - Bay 1
    ID 84263
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Seattle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Jackson St
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Puyallup
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7
    ID 4696
    28 min
  • 9
    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 Kirkland to Federal Way

The distance between Kirkland, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Federal Way, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 34.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kirkland 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 Kirkland to Federal Way

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

To get from Kirkland to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 249 bus from South Kirkland Park & Ride station to South Bellevue Station Bus Plaza - Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 550 bus 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 24 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Kirkland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Federal Way on the Moovit app.

84min$8.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 249249
Bus - 550
550
Bus - 578578
Walk to Federal Way
Leaves from South Kirkland Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Kirkland Park & Ride
    ID 74450
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 249249
    Wait for bus
    249
    South Bellevue Station Downtown Bellevue
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Bellevue Station Bus Plaza - Bay 1
    ID 84263
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Seattle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Jackson St
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Puyallup
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7
    ID 4696
    28 min
  • 9
    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 Kirkland to Federal Way?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 255, Light Rail line 1 LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 249, Bus line 550, Bus line 578.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

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

    The 255 bus line goes from South Kirkland Park & Ride station near Kirkland to University District Kirkland station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till University District Kirkland station near Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Kirkland and Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the 255 bus from the South Kirkland Park & Ride stop near Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the University District Kirkland station, which is closest to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The ride from Kirkland to Federal Way costs $5.75.

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