How to get from University of Washington Station to Federal Way by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from University of Washington Station to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 1 LINE light rail from University of Washington Station station to Pioneer Sq Station station. Next, take the 578 bus from 2nd Ave & James St station to Federal Way TC - Bay 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $4.50.

54min$4.50
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 578578
Walk to Federal Way
Leaves from University of Washington Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    University of Washington Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Angle Lake
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Sq Station
    10 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 Via Federal Way
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way TC - Bay 2
    ID 2790
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Federal Way
    Walk to
    Federal Way
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 1 LINE and 574

To get from University of Washington Station to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 1 LINE light rail from University of Washington Station station to Seatac/Airport Station station. Next, take the 574 bus from Seatac Station station to Federal Way TC - Bay 5 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

91min$5.25
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 574574
Walk to Federal Way
Leaves from University of Washington Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    University of Washington Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Angle Lake
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Seatac/Airport Station
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seatac Station
    ID 2282
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Lakewood Via Federal Way
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way TC - Bay 5
    ID 4354
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Federal Way
    Walk to
    Federal Way
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University of Washington Station to Federal Way
The distance between University of Washington Station, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Federal Way, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 26.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University of Washington Station 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.
Public transit stations close to University of Washington Station

University of Washington Station is located at University of Washington Station, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is University of Washington Station.

Bus stations close to University of Washington Station:

  • University of Washington Station
  • Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 3
  • Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4
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 S 320th St & 23rd Ave S.

Bus stations close to Federal Way:

  • S 320th St & 23rd Ave S
  • Federal Way TC - Bay 9
  • Federal Way Tc - Bay 1
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 1 LINE and 574

To get from University of Washington Station to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 1 LINE light rail from University of Washington Station station to Seatac/Airport Station station. Next, take the 574 bus from Seatac Station station to Federal Way TC - Bay 5 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

91min$5.25
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 574574
Walk to Federal Way
Leaves from University of Washington Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    University of Washington Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Angle Lake
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Seatac/Airport Station
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seatac Station
    ID 2282
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Lakewood Via Federal Way
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way TC - Bay 5
    ID 4354
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Federal Way
    Walk to
    Federal Way
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from University of Washington Station to Federal Way?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 1 LINE, Bus line 578.

  • What is the alternative route to get from University of Washington Station to Federal Way?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 1 LINE, Bus line 574.

  • Is there a direct light rail between University of Washington Station and Federal Way?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from University of Washington Station to Federal Way?

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from Angle Lake station near University of Washington Station in Seattle to Pioneer Sq Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Pioneer Sq Station station near Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from University of Washington Station to Federal Way by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between University of Washington Station in Seattle and Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by light rail and bus is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near University of Washington Station to get to Federal Way?

    Get on the 1 LINE light rail from the Angle Lake station near University of Washington Station in Seattle.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between University of Washington Station and Federal Way?

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

  • How much is the light rail fare from University of Washington Station to Federal Way?

    The ride from University of Washington Station to Federal Way costs $4.50.

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