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How to get from Des Moines to Fife by bus?

From Des Moines to Fife by bus

To get from Des Moines to Fife in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the A LINE bus from Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St station to Federal Way Tc - Bay 1 station. Next, take the 501 bus from Federal Way TC - Bay 5 station to 20th St E & 54th Ave E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

65min$4.75
Bus - A LINE
Bus - 501
501
Walk to Fife
Leaves from Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Des Moines
  • 2
    Bus - A LINE
    Wait for bus
    A LINE
    Federal Way Transit Center International Boulevard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way Tc - Bay 1
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal Way TC - Bay 5
    ID 4354
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Milton / Tacoma Via 20th St E
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    20th St E & 54th Ave E
    ID 3527
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Fife
    Walk to
    Fife
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Des Moines to Fife by bus via A LINE and 500

To get from Des Moines to Fife in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the A LINE bus from Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St station to Federal Way Tc - Bay 1 station. Next, take the 500 bus from Federal Way TC - Bay 5 station to Pacific Hwy E & 54th Ave E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

68min$4.75
Bus - A LINE
Bus - 500
500
Walk to Fife
Leaves from Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Des Moines
  • 2
    Bus - A LINE
    Wait for bus
    A LINE
    Federal Way Transit Center International Boulevard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way Tc - Bay 1
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal Way TC - Bay 5
    ID 4354
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Tacoma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Hwy E & 54th Ave E
    ID 2023
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Fife
    Walk to
    Fife
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Moines to Fife

The distance between Des Moines, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Fife, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 16.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Moines to Fife by bus, 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 Des Moines

Des Moines is located at Des Moines, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St.

Bus stations close to Des Moines:

  • Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St
  • Pacific Hwy S & Kent Des Moines Rd
  • Kent Des Moines Rd & 21st Ave S

Public transit stations close to Fife, Seattle - Tacoma, WA

Fife is located at Fife, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Pacific Hwy E & Willow Rd E.

Train stations close to Fife:

  • Tacoma Dome Station

Bus stations close to Fife:

  • Pacific Hwy E & Willow Rd E
  • 54th Ave E & 20th St E
  • 20th St E & 54th Ave E

Alternative route from Des Moines to Fife by bus via A LINE and 500

To get from Des Moines to Fife in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the A LINE bus from Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St station to Federal Way Tc - Bay 1 station. Next, take the 500 bus from Federal Way TC - Bay 5 station to Pacific Hwy E & 54th Ave E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

68min$4.75
Bus - A LINE
Bus - 500
500
Walk to Fife
Leaves from Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Des Moines
  • 2
    Bus - A LINE
    Wait for bus
    A LINE
    Federal Way Transit Center International Boulevard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way Tc - Bay 1
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal Way TC - Bay 5
    ID 4354
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Tacoma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Hwy E & 54th Ave E
    ID 2023
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Fife
    Walk to
    Fife
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Fife?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line 501.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Des Moines to Fife?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line 500.

  • Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Fife in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Des Moines to Fife in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The A LINE bus line goes from Federal Way Transit Center International Boulevard station near Des Moines to Federal Way Tc - Bay 1 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Federal Way Tc - Bay 1 station near Fife in Seattle - Tacoma, WA

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Moines to Fife in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus?

    The total travel time between Des Moines and Fife in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Des Moines to get to Fife in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get on the A LINE bus from the Federal Way Transit Center International Boulevard stop near Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Des Moines and Fife in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get off the bus at the Federal Way Tc - Bay 1 stop, which is closest to Fife in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Des Moines to Fife?

    The ride from Des Moines to Fife costs $4.75.

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