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, take the 1 LINE light rail from Federal Way Downtown station to Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station station. Next, take the 554 bus from S Jackson St & Maynard Ave S station to Highlands Dr NE & NE Ellis Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $6.25. 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.

101min$6.25
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 554
554
Walk to Issaquah
Leaves from Federal Way Downtown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Federal Way Downtown
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Jackson St & Maynard Ave S
    ID 1480
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Issaquah
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highlands Dr NE & NE Ellis Dr
    ID 65150
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to Issaquah
    Walk to
    Issaquah
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Federal Way to Issaquah by bus

To get from Federal Way to Issaquah in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 578 bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 station to Seneca St & 5th Ave station. Next, take the 554 bus from 2nd Ave & Seneca St station to Highlands Dr NE & NE Ellis Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $5.25. 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.

105min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 578578
Bus - 554
554
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 • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Seattle Via Federal Way
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Seneca St & 5th Ave
    ID 3075
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & Seneca St
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Issaquah
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highlands Dr NE & NE Ellis Dr
    ID 65150
    44 min
  • 7
    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 41.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 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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From Federal Way to Issaquah by bus

To get from Federal Way to Issaquah in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 578 bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 station to Seneca St & 5th Ave station. Next, take the 554 bus from 2nd Ave & Seneca St station to Highlands Dr NE & NE Ellis Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $5.25. 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.

105min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 578578
Bus - 554
554
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 • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Seattle Via Federal Way
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Seneca St & 5th Ave
    ID 3075
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & Seneca St
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Issaquah
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highlands Dr NE & NE Ellis Dr
    ID 65150
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Issaquah
    Walk to
    Issaquah
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Federal Way to Issaquah?

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line 554.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Federal Way to Issaquah?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line 554.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

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

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from Federal Way Downtown station near Federal Way to Lynnwood City Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lynnwood City Center station near Issaquah in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Federal Way and Issaquah in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the 1 LINE light rail from the Federal Way Downtown station near Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Lynnwood City Center stop, which is closest to Issaquah in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The ride from Federal Way to Issaquah costs $6.25.

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