How to get from Federal Way to Issaquah by bus and light rail?

From Federal Way to Issaquah by bus and light rail

To get from Federal Way to Issaquah in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 578 bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 station to 4th Ave & University St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 LINE light rail and finally take the 215 bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 station to Highlands Dr NE & NE Ellis Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Federal Way may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Issaquah on the Moovit app.

84min$7.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 578578
Light Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Bus - 215215
Walk to Issaquah
Leaves from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3
    ID 4692
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Seattle Via Federal Way
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave & University St
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Symphony
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 2 LINE2 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    2 LINE
    Downtown Redmond
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Mercer Island
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2
    ID 64065
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    North Bend Issaquah Highlands Park & Ride
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highlands Dr NE & NE Ellis Dr
    ID 65150
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Issaquah
    Walk to
    Issaquah
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Federal Way to Issaquah

The distance between Federal Way, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Issaquah, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 40.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Federal Way to Issaquah 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 Federal Way to Issaquah

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

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 578, Light Rail line 2 LINE, Bus line 215.

  • Is there a direct bus between Federal Way and Issaquah in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Federal Way to Issaquah in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 578 bus line goes from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 station near Federal Way to 4th Ave & University St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till 4th Ave & University St station near Issaquah in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Federal Way to Issaquah in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Federal Way and Issaquah in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Federal Way to get to Issaquah in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get on the 578 bus from the Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 stop near Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Federal Way and Issaquah in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get off the bus at the 4th Ave & University St stop, which is closest to Issaquah in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Federal Way to Issaquah?

    The ride from Federal Way to Issaquah costs $7.75.

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