There are 5 ways to get from Burien to Federal Way by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Federal Way Downtown1 Line
17 minBus
cheapest- Take the bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 to Pacific Hwy S & S 312th StA Line
28 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Burien to Federal Way12.2 mi
18 min$35–50Drive 12.2 mi
- Drive from Burien to Federal Way12.2 mi
18 min$3–4Bus via Burien Transit Center - Bay 6
- Take the bus from Burien Transit Center - Bay 6 to International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1161
- Take the bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 to Pacific Hwy S & S 312th StA Line
47 min$6
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burien to Federal Way is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Burien to Federal Way is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $35 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 and arriving at Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at Federal Way Downtown. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between Burien and Federal Way is 9 miles. The road distance is 12.3 miles.
The best way to get from Burien to Federal Way without a car is to tram which takes 17 min and costs .
The tram from SeaTac/Airport to Federal Way Downtown takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Burien to Federal Way bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 station.
Burien to Federal Way train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from SeaTac/Airport station.
Burien to Federal Way bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St station.
What companies run services between Burien, WA, USA and Federal Way, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a vehicle from SeaTac/Airport to Federal Way Downtown every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, King County Metro operates a bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 to Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 28 min.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Federal Way Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- kingcounty.gov
Bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 to Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Burien Transit Center - Bay 6 to International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Burien Transit Center - Bay 6 to International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
Seattle Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 206-622-6500
- Website
- seattleyellowcab.com
Farwest Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-622-1717
- Website
- farwesttaxi.net
A1 Seattle Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-466-9500
- Website
- a1seattletaxi.com
King Cab
- Phone
- +1 253-474-8294
- Website
- kingcabnw.com
Fort Lewis Taxi
- Phone
- +1 253-582-3000
- Website
- fortlewistaxi.org
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More Questions & Answers
Burien to Federal Way train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Federal Way Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burien to Federal Way is 12 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Burien to Federal Way.
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