The average bus between Federal Way and Yelm takes 2h 59m and the fastest bus takes 2h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Federal Way to Yelm. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Federal Way and Yelm. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Federal Way is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Yelm at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way to Yelm. However, there are services departing from Federal Way station and arriving at Yelm station via SR 512 P&R - Zone H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Federal Way to Yelm bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7.
Federal Way to Yelm bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Yelm Ave at 3rd St station.
The distance between Federal Way and Yelm is 47.8 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to Yelm Ave at 3rd St via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G and Lacey Transit Center - Bay D in around 2h 59m.