How to get from Federal Way Downtown to Seattle by bus?

Federal Way Downtown to Seattle - Bus Schedule

The 578 bus from Federal Way Downtown to Seattle runs from 8:11 AM to 9:45 PM, with departures every 25 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 1 hr 14 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Federal Way Downtown to Seattle by bus

To get from Federal Way Downtown to Seattle 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 C LINE bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St station to Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $4.75. The bus schedule from Federal Way Downtown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Seattle on the Moovit app.

74min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 578578
Bus - C LINE
Walk to Seattle
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
    70 yd • 1 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
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Seneca St
    ID 468
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - C LINE
    Wait for bus
    C LINE
    West Seattle Alaska Junction
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    ID 20250
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Seattle
    Walk to
    Seattle
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Federal Way Downtown to Seattle

The distance between Federal Way Downtown, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Seattle, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 30.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Federal Way Downtown to Seattle 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 Downtown to Seattle

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line C LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Federal Way Downtown and Seattle?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Federal Way Downtown to Seattle?

    The 578 bus line goes from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 station near Federal Way Downtown in Federal Way to Seneca St & 5th Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Seneca St & 5th Ave station near Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Federal Way Downtown to Seattle by bus?

    The total travel time between Federal Way Downtown in Federal Way and Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the bus at the Seneca St & 5th Ave stop, which is closest to Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The ride from Federal Way Downtown to Seattle costs $4.75.

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