How to get from Kirkland to Federal Way by bus?

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 255 bus from South Kirkland Park & Ride station to Yarrow Point Fwy Station (Sr 520 & 92nd Ave Ne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 545 bus and finally take the 578 bus from Stewart St & 7th Ave station to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The bus schedule from Kirkland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Federal Way on the Moovit app.

71min$8.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 255255
Bus - 545
545
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 - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    University District Kirkland
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yarrow Point Fwy Station (Sr 520 & 92nd Ave Ne)
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 545545
    Wait for bus
    545
    Downtown Seattle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stewart St & 7th Ave
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stewart St & 7th Ave
    ID 3912
    10 yd • 1 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
    40 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 31.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kirkland 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 Kirkland to Federal Way

To check the bus 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 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 255, Bus line 545, Bus line 578.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 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 Yarrow Point Fwy Station (Sr 520 & 92nd Ave Ne) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Yarrow Point Fwy Station (Sr 520 & 92nd Ave Ne) 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?

    The total travel time between Kirkland and Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 1 hr 11 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 Yarrow Point Fwy Station (Sr 520 & 92nd Ave Ne) stop, 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 $8.00.

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