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

From Mountlake Terrace to Federal Way by bus and light rail

To get from Mountlake Terrace to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 2 LINE light rail from Mountlake Terrace Rail Station station to Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street station. Next, take the 578 bus from 2nd Ave & James St 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 $5.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Mountlake Terrace may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Federal Way on the Moovit app.

74min$5.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Bus - 578578
Walk to Federal Way
Leaves from Mountlake Terrace Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mountlake Terrace Rail Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 2 LINE2 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    2 LINE
    Downtown Redmond
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & James St
    60 yd • 1 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
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Federal Way
    Walk to
    Federal Way
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Mountlake Terrace to Federal Way by light rail

Take one direct light rail from Mountlake Terrace to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA: take the 1 LINE light rail from Mountlake Terrace Rail Station station to Federal Way Downtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Mountlake Terrace may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Federal Way on the Moovit app.

91min$3.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Walk to Federal Way
Leaves from Mountlake Terrace Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mountlake Terrace Rail Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Federal Way Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Federal Way Downtown
    82 min
  • 4
    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 Mountlake Terrace to Federal Way

The distance between Mountlake Terrace, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Federal Way, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 36.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mountlake Terrace 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 Mountlake Terrace to Federal Way

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

Take one direct light rail from Mountlake Terrace to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA: take the 1 LINE light rail from Mountlake Terrace Rail Station station to Federal Way Downtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Mountlake Terrace may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Federal Way on the Moovit app.

91min$3.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Walk to Federal Way
Leaves from Mountlake Terrace Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mountlake Terrace Rail Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Federal Way Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Federal Way Downtown
    82 min
  • 4
    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 Mountlake Terrace to Federal Way?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Light Rail line 2 LINE, Bus line 578.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Mountlake Terrace and Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Mountlake Terrace to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 2 LINE light rail line goes from Mountlake Terrace Rail Station station near Mountlake Terrace to Downtown Redmond station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown Redmond station near Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Mountlake Terrace and Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Mountlake Terrace to get to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get on the 2 LINE light rail from the Mountlake Terrace Rail Station station near Mountlake Terrace in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Mountlake Terrace and Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

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

  • How much is the light rail fare from Mountlake Terrace to Federal Way?

    The ride from Mountlake Terrace to Federal Way costs $5.00.

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