How to get from Space Needle to Federal Way by bus?

From Space Needle to Federal Way by bus

To get from Space Needle to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 17 bus from Denny Way & 2nd Ave N station to 3rd Ave & Pine St station. Next, take the 578 bus from 2nd Ave & Stewart St station to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $4.75. The bus schedule from Space Needle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Federal Way on the Moovit app.

52min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Bus - 578578
Walk to Federal Way
Leaves from Denny Way & 2nd Ave N

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Denny Way & 2nd Ave N
    ID 2244
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd Ave & Pine St
    ID 430
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & Stewart St
    ID 4727
    160 yd • 2 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
    35 min
  • 7
    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 Space Needle to Federal Way

The distance between Space Needle, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Federal Way, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 24.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Space Needle 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 Space Needle to Federal Way

To check the bus schedule from Space Needle to Federal Way using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Space Needle) 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 Space Needle to Federal Way?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line 578.

  • Is there a direct bus between Space Needle and Federal Way?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Space Needle to Federal Way?

    The 17 bus line goes from Denny Way & 2nd Ave N station near Space Needle in Seattle to 3rd Ave & Pine St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 3rd Ave & Pine St station near Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Space Needle to Federal Way by bus?

    The total travel time between Space Needle in Seattle and Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Space Needle to get to Federal Way?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Denny Way & 2nd Ave N stop near Space Needle in Seattle.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Space Needle and Federal Way?

    Get off the bus at the 3rd Ave & Pine St stop, which is closest to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • When is the first bus from Space Needle to Federal Way?

    The first bus from Space Needle in Seattle to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA is Puyallup - Seattle. It leaves the Stewart St & 3rd Ave stop at 10:01 PM.

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

    The ride from Space Needle to Federal Way costs $4.75.

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