How to get from Seattle to Fort Lewis by bus?

From Seattle to Fort Lewis by bus

To get from Seattle to Fort Lewis in Fort Lewis, take the 594 bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way station to Lakewood Station - Bay 4 station. Next, take the 206 bus from Bridgeport Way SW & Pacific Hwy station to Jblm Madigan Hospital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $4.00. The bus schedule from Seattle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Fort Lewis on the Moovit app.

136min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 594594
Bus - 206
206
Walk to Fort Lewis
Leaves from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & Yesler Way
    ID 249
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Lakewood Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lakewood Station - Bay 4
    ID 1351
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bridgeport Way SW & Pacific Hwy
    ID 4166
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Madigan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jblm Madigan Hospital
    ID 1291
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Fort Lewis
    Walk to
    Fort Lewis
    Brooke Drive
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Seattle to Fort Lewis by bus via 578, 574 and 206

To get from Seattle to Fort Lewis you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 578 bus from 2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St station to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 574 bus and finally take the 206 bus from Lakewood TC - Zone B station to Jblm Madigan Hospital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $5.00. The bus schedule from Seattle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Fort Lewis on the Moovit app.

152min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 578578
Bus - 574574
Bus - 206
206
Walk to Fort Lewis
Leaves from 2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Puyallup
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7
    ID 4696
    28 min
  • 4
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Lakewood Transit Center Via Federal Way
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lakewood TC - Zone M
    ID 4481
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lakewood TC - Zone B
    ID 4190
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Madigan
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jblm Madigan Hospital
    ID 1291
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fort Lewis
    Walk to
    Fort Lewis
    Brooke Drive
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Seattle to Fort Lewis

The distance between Seattle and Fort Lewis is approximately 52.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seattle to Fort Lewis by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fort Lewis – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Seattle to Fort Lewis

To check the bus schedule from Seattle to Fort Lewis using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Seattle) and destination (Fort Lewis), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Seattle to Fort Lewis by bus via 578, 574 and 206

To get from Seattle to Fort Lewis you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 578 bus from 2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St station to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 574 bus and finally take the 206 bus from Lakewood TC - Zone B station to Jblm Madigan Hospital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $5.00. The bus schedule from Seattle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Fort Lewis on the Moovit app.

152min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 578578
Bus - 574574
Bus - 206
206
Walk to Fort Lewis
Leaves from 2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Puyallup
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7
    ID 4696
    28 min
  • 4
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Lakewood Transit Center Via Federal Way
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lakewood TC - Zone M
    ID 4481
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lakewood TC - Zone B
    ID 4190
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Madigan
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jblm Madigan Hospital
    ID 1291
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fort Lewis
    Walk to
    Fort Lewis
    Brooke Drive
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Seattle to Fort Lewis?

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 594, Bus line 206.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Seattle to Fort Lewis?

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line 574, Bus line 206.

  • Is there a direct bus between Seattle and Fort Lewis?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Seattle to Fort Lewis?

    The 594 bus line goes from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way station near Seattle in Seattle to Lakewood Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lakewood Station station near Fort Lewis.

  • How long does it take to travel from Seattle to Fort Lewis by bus?

    The total travel time between Seattle and Fort Lewis by bus is about 2 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Seattle to get to Fort Lewis?

    Get on the 594 bus from the 2nd Ave & Yesler Way stop near Seattle in Seattle.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Seattle and Fort Lewis?

    Get off the bus at the Lakewood Station stop, which is closest to Fort Lewis.

  • How much is the bus fare from Seattle to Fort Lewis?

    The ride from Seattle to Fort Lewis costs $4.00.

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