How to get from Federal Way to Ruston by bus?

From Federal Way to Ruston by bus

To get from Federal Way to Ruston in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 574 bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 station to 26th St E & D St E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 42 bus and finally take the 11 bus from Commerce St Station - Zone E station to Pearl St & Park Wy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $4.00. The bus schedule from Federal Way may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ruston on the Moovit app.

91min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 574574
Bus - 42
42
Bus - 11
11
Leaves from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7
    ID 4696
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Lakewood TC Via Federal Way
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    26th St E & D St E
    ID 1311
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    D St E & 25th St E
    ID 4384
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Downtown Tacoma Via Mckinley Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone E
    ID 4084
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Pearl St & Park Wy
    Ride to bus station
    Pearl St & Park Wy
    ID 2182
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Federal Way to Ruston by bus via 574, 400 and 11

To get from Federal Way to Ruston in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 574 bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 station to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone H station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 400 bus and finally take the 11 bus from Commerce St Station - Zone E station to Pearl St & Park Wy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $4.00. The bus schedule from Federal Way may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ruston on the Moovit app.

91min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 574574
Bus - 400
400
Bus - 11
11
Leaves from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7
    ID 4696
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Lakewood TC Via Federal Way
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tacoma Dome Station - Zone H
    ID 3916
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E
    ID 4172
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 400400
    Wait for bus
    400
    Downtown Tacoma Via Puyallup Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone F
    ID 794
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone E
    ID 4084
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pearl St & Park Wy
    Ride to bus station
    Pearl St & Park Wy
    ID 2182
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Federal Way to Ruston

The distance between Federal Way, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Ruston, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 19.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Federal Way to Ruston by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Federal Way to Ruston

To check the bus schedule from Federal Way to Ruston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Federal Way) and destination (Ruston), 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 Federal Way to Ruston by bus via 574, 400 and 11

To get from Federal Way to Ruston in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 574 bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 station to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone H station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 400 bus and finally take the 11 bus from Commerce St Station - Zone E station to Pearl St & Park Wy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $4.00. The bus schedule from Federal Way may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ruston on the Moovit app.

91min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 574574
Bus - 400
400
Bus - 11
11
Leaves from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7
    ID 4696
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Lakewood TC Via Federal Way
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tacoma Dome Station - Zone H
    ID 3916
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E
    ID 4172
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 400400
    Wait for bus
    400
    Downtown Tacoma Via Puyallup Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone F
    ID 794
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone E
    ID 4084
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pt Defiance
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pearl St & Park Wy
    Ride to bus station
    Pearl St & Park Wy
    ID 2182
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 574, Bus line 42, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 574, Bus line 400, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

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

    The 574 bus line goes from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 station near Federal Way to Lakewood TC Via Federal Way station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lakewood TC Via Federal Way station near Ruston in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Federal Way and Ruston in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the 574 bus from the Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 stop near Federal Way in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Lakewood TC Via Federal Way stop, which is closest to Ruston in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Federal Way to Ruston?

    The ride from Federal Way to Ruston costs $4.00.

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