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 14 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

74min$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
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Federal Way
    Walk to
    Federal Way
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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.

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
    10 yd • 1 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
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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 31.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 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.

Public transit stations close to Kirkland

Kirkland is located at Kirkland, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is South Kirkland Park & Ride.

Bus stations close to Kirkland:

  • South Kirkland Park & Ride
  • 108th Ave NE & Northup Way
  • 108th Ave NE & NE 38th Pl

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 Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 6.

Bus stations close to Federal Way:

  • Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 6
  • Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 13
  • Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4

Related Routes

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.

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
    10 yd • 1 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 255, Bus line 545, Bus line 578.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 255, Light Rail line 1 LINE.

  • 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 14 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 bus 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?

    The total travel time between Kirkland and Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 1 hr 14 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 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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