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

From University of Washington Station to Federal Way by light rail

Take one direct light rail 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 Federal Way Downtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
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
    Federal Way Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Federal Way Downtown
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to Federal Way
    Walk to
    Federal Way
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From University of Washington Station to Federal Way by bus

To get from University of Washington Station to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 556 bus from Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 station to 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 bus and finally take the 578 bus from Boren Ave & Virginia St station to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

80min$8.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 556
556
Bus - 7070
Bus - 578578
Walk to Federal Way
Leaves from Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4
    ID 25755
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 556556
    Wait for bus
    556
    U-District Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy
    ID 3209
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy
    ID 4071
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Downtown Seattle Fairview
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boren Ave & Virginia St
    ID 10240
    21 min
  • 7
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Puyallup
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7
    ID 4696
    41 min
  • 9
    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 28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University of Washington Station to Federal Way by 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 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4.

Bus stations close to University of Washington Station:

  • Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4
  • Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 3
  • NE Pacific Pl & NE Pacific St

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 Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 10.

Bus stations close to Federal Way:

  • Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 10
  • Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 12
  • Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 1

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From University of Washington Station to Federal Way by bus

To get from University of Washington Station to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 556 bus from Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 station to 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 bus and finally take the 578 bus from Boren Ave & Virginia St station to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

80min$8.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 556
556
Bus - 7070
Bus - 578578
Walk to Federal Way
Leaves from Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4
    ID 25755
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 556556
    Wait for bus
    556
    U-District Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy
    ID 3209
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy
    ID 4071
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Downtown Seattle Fairview
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boren Ave & Virginia St
    ID 10240
    21 min
  • 7
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Puyallup
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7
    ID 4696
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Federal Way
    Walk to
    Federal Way
    190 yd • 3 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 66 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 556, Bus line 70, Bus line 578.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct light rail going from University of Washington Station in Seattle to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA in 1 hr 6 min.

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

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from Federal Way Downtown station near University of Washington Station in Seattle to Federal Way Downtown 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?

    The total travel time between University of Washington Station in Seattle and Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by light rail is about 1 hr 6 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 Federal Way Downtown 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 Federal Way Downtown station, which is closest to Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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