How to get from Federal Way to University Place by bus?

From Federal Way to University Place by bus

To get from Federal Way to University Place in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 574 bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 station to Lakewood TC - Zone M station. Next, take the 2 bus from Lakewood TC - Zone G station to 19th St S & 70th Ave W station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $4.00. The bus schedule from Federal Way may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to University Place on the Moovit app.

81min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 574574
Bus - 2
2
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
    Lakewood TC - Zone M
    ID 4481
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lakewood TC - Zone G
    ID 4195
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Bridgeport / S 19th / Downtown Via TCC
  • 6
    Ride to bus station 19th St S & 70th Ave W
    Ride to bus station
    19th St S & 70th Ave W
    ID 177
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Federal Way to University Place by bus via 574, 42 and 28

To get from Federal Way to University Place 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 28 bus from 11th St S & S Broadway station to TCC TC - Zone B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $4.00. The bus schedule from Federal Way may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to University Place on the Moovit app.

68min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 574574
Bus - 42
42
Bus - 28
28
Walk to University Place
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11th St S & S Broadway
    ID 2461
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    TCC Transit Center Via S 12th St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    TCC TC - Zone B
    ID 4204
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to University Place
    Walk to
    University Place
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Federal Way to University Place

The distance between Federal Way, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and University Place, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 26.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Federal Way to University Place 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 University Place

To check the bus schedule from Federal Way to University Place using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Federal Way) and destination (University Place), 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 University Place by bus via 574, 42 and 28

To get from Federal Way to University Place 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 28 bus from 11th St S & S Broadway station to TCC TC - Zone B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $4.00. The bus schedule from Federal Way may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to University Place on the Moovit app.

68min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 574574
Bus - 42
42
Bus - 28
28
Walk to University Place
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11th St S & S Broadway
    ID 2461
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    TCC Transit Center Via S 12th St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    TCC TC - Zone B
    ID 4204
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to University Place
    Walk to
    University Place
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 574, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 574, Bus line 42, Bus line 28.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Federal Way to University Place 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 University Place in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Federal Way and University Place in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Federal Way to University Place costs $4.00.

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