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

Federal Way Downtown to Tacoma - Bus Schedule

The 574 bus from Federal Way Downtown to Tacoma runs from 12:07 AM to 11:37 PM, with departures every 15 min-4 hr 45 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 15 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Federal Way Downtown to Tacoma by bus

To get from Federal Way Downtown to Tacoma 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 Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $4.00. The bus schedule from Federal Way Downtown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tacoma on the Moovit app.

75min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 574574
Bus - 42
42
Bus - 11
11
Walk to Tacoma
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
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Lakewood Station
  • 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
    Ride to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tacoma
    Walk to
    Tacoma
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Federal Way Downtown to Tacoma

The distance between Federal Way Downtown, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Tacoma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 19.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Federal Way Downtown to Tacoma 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 Tacoma

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 574, Bus line 42, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

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

    The 574 bus line goes from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 station near Federal Way Downtown in Federal Way to 26th St E & D St E station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 26th St E & D St E station near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Federal Way Downtown in Federal Way and Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the bus at the 26th St E & D St E stop, which is closest to Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The ride from Federal Way Downtown to Tacoma costs $4.00.

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