How to get from Des Moines to University of Washington by bus and light rail?

Des Moines to University of Washington - Bus Schedule

The A LINE bus from Des Moines to University of Washington usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 10-35 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 20 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Des Moines to University of Washington by bus and light rail

To get from Des Moines to University of Washington in Seattle, take the A LINE bus from Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St station to Kent Des Moines Station - Bay 6 station. Next, take the 1 LINE light rail from Kent Des Moines station to U District Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Des Moines may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to University of Washington on the Moovit app.

80min$5.75
Bus - A LINE
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Walk to University of Washington
Leaves from Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Des Moines
  • 2
    Bus - A LINE
    Wait for bus
    A LINE
    Downtown Federal Way Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kent Des Moines Station - Bay 6
    ID 50479
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Kent Des Moines
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    U District Station
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to University of Washington
    Walk to
    University of Washington
    1013 NE 40th St
    770 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Moines to University of Washington

The distance between Des Moines, Seattle and University of Washington, Seattle is approximately 24.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Moines to University of Washington by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Des Moines to University of Washington

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Des Moines to University of Washington using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Des Moines) and destination (University of Washington), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, 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 and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to University of Washington?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Light Rail line 1 LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and University of Washington?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Des Moines to University of Washington?

    The A LINE bus line goes from Kent Des Moines Station - Bay 6 station near Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Kent Des Moines station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Kent Des Moines station near University of Washington in Seattle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Moines to University of Washington by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and University of Washington in Seattle by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Des Moines to get to University of Washington?

    Get on the A LINE bus from the Kent Des Moines Station - Bay 6 stop near Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Des Moines and University of Washington?

    Get off the bus at the Kent Des Moines station, which is closest to University of Washington in Seattle.

  • How much is the bus fare from Des Moines to University of Washington?

    The ride from Des Moines to University of Washington costs $5.75.

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