How to get from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Federal Way by bus and light rail?

Seattle Airport (PAE) to Federal Way - Bus Schedule

The 103 bus from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Federal Way runs from 4:31 AM to 10:29 PM, with departures every 25 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 2 hr 37 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Seattle Airport (PAE) to Federal Way by bus and light rail

To get from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 103 bus from 84th St SW & 44th Ave W - Wb station to 33rd Ave W & 188th St SW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWIFT ORANGE bus and finally take the 1 LINE light rail from Lynnwood City Center station to Federal Way Downtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $11.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Seattle Airport (PAE) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Federal Way on the Moovit app.

157min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 103
103
Bus - SWIFT ORANGE
SWIFT ORANGE
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Walk to Federal Way
Leaves from 84th St SW & 44th Ave W - Wb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    84th St SW & 44th Ave W - Wb
    0.99 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 103103
    Wait for bus
    103
    Lynnwood City Center Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    33rd Ave W & 188th St SW
    ID 2737
    34 min
  • 4
    Bus - SWIFT ORANGESWIFT ORANGE
    Wait for bus
    SWIFT ORANGE
    Edmonds College
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lynnwood City Center Station
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Lynnwood City Center
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Federal Way Downtown
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Federal Way Downtown
    86 min
  • 9
    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 Seattle Airport (PAE) to Federal Way

The distance between Seattle Airport (PAE), Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Federal Way, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 54.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seattle Airport (PAE) 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 Seattle Airport (PAE) to Federal Way

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Federal Way using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Seattle Airport (PAE)) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Federal Way?

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 103, Bus line SWIFT ORANGE, Light Rail line 1 LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Seattle Airport (PAE) and Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 103 bus line goes from 84th St SW & 44th Ave W - Wb station near Seattle Airport (PAE) to 33rd Ave W & 188th St SW station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till 33rd Ave W & 188th St SW station near Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Seattle Airport (PAE) and Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Seattle Airport (PAE) to get to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get on the 103 bus from the 84th St SW & 44th Ave W - Wb stop near Seattle Airport (PAE) in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the 33rd Ave W & 188th St SW station, which is closest to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Federal Way?

    The ride from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Federal Way costs $11.50.

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