How to get from Federal Way to Olympia by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Federal Way to Olympia in Olympia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 574 bus from Federal Way TC - Bay 5 station to 26th St E & D St E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the 64 bus from Amtrak Station station to 8th Ave at Chestnut St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 574574
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Bus - 6464
Walk to Olympia
Leaves from Federal Way TC - Bay 5

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal Way TC - Bay 5
    ID 4354
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Lakewood Via Federal Way
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    26th St E & D St E
    ID 1311
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tacoma Dome Station
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Portland
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amtrak Station
    ID 590
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    To Olympia Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th Ave at Chestnut St
    ID 209
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Olympia
    Walk to
    Olympia
    4th Avenue East
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 574, AMTRAK CASCADES and 94

To get from Federal Way to Olympia in Olympia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 574 bus from Federal Way TC - Bay 5 station to 26th St E & D St E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the 94 bus from Amtrak Station station to Adams St at 4th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 574574
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Bus - 9494
Walk to Olympia
Leaves from Federal Way TC - Bay 5

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal Way TC - Bay 5
    ID 4354
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Lakewood Via Federal Way
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    26th St E & D St E
    ID 1311
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tacoma Dome Station
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Portland
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amtrak Station
    ID 590
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    To Olympia Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams St at 4th Ave
    ID 770
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Olympia
    Walk to
    Olympia
    4th Avenue East
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Federal Way to Olympia

The distance between Federal Way, Olympia and Olympia, Olympia is approximately 46.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Federal Way to Olympia by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Olympia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Federal Way

Federal Way is located at Federal Way, Olympia and the nearest public transit station is Federal Way Tc - Bay 1.

Bus stations close to Federal Way:

  • Federal Way Tc - Bay 1
  • Federal Way TC - Bay 9
  • Federal Way TC - Bay 2

Public transit stations close to Olympia, Olympia

Olympia is located at 4th Avenue East, Olympia and the nearest public transit station is 4th Ave at Chestnut St.

Bus stations close to Olympia:

  • 4th Ave at Chestnut St
  • State at Cherry
  • State Ave at East Bay Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 574, AMTRAK CASCADES and 94

To get from Federal Way to Olympia in Olympia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 574 bus from Federal Way TC - Bay 5 station to 26th St E & D St E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the 94 bus from Amtrak Station station to Adams St at 4th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 574574
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Bus - 9494
Walk to Olympia
Leaves from Federal Way TC - Bay 5

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal Way TC - Bay 5
    ID 4354
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Lakewood Via Federal Way
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    26th St E & D St E
    ID 1311
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tacoma Dome Station
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Portland
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amtrak Station
    ID 590
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    To Olympia Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams St at 4th Ave
    ID 770
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Olympia
    Walk to
    Olympia
    4th Avenue East
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 574, Bus line AMTRAK CASCADES, Bus line 64.

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

    The alternative route takes 155 minutes, using Bus line 574, Bus line AMTRAK CASCADES, Bus line 94.

  • Is there a direct bus between Federal Way and Olympia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Federal Way to Olympia?

    The 574 bus line goes from Federal Way TC - Bay 5 station near Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Lakewood Via Federal Way station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Lakewood Via Federal Way station near Olympia in Olympia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Federal Way to Olympia by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Olympia in Olympia by bus and train is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Federal Way to get to Olympia?

    Get on the 574 bus from the Federal Way TC - Bay 5 stop near Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Federal Way and Olympia?

    Get off the bus at the Lakewood Via Federal Way stop, which is closest to Olympia in Olympia.

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