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

From University of Washington Station to Federal Way by bus and light rail

To get from University of Washington Station to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 2 LINE light rail from University of Washington 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 49 min. The ride fare is $5.00. The bus and light rail schedule from University of Washington Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Federal Way on the Moovit app.

49min$5.00
Light Rail - 2 LINE
2 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 - 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
    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
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7
    ID 4696
    31 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 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 26.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 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.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from University of Washington Station to Federal Way

To check the bus and light rail schedule from University of Washington Station to Federal Way using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (University of Washington Station) 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 University of Washington Station to Federal Way?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Light Rail line 2 LINE, Bus line 578.

  • 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 49 min.

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

    The 2 LINE light rail line goes from Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street station near University of Washington Station in Seattle to 2nd Ave & James St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 2nd Ave & James St 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 49 min.

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

    Get on the 2 LINE light rail from the Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street 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 2nd Ave & James St 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 $5.00.

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