There are 4 ways to get from Federal Way to Beacon Hill Station (Sound Transit) by tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Beacon Hill1 Line
42 min$3Line 578 bus, line 36 bus
- Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave & University578 / ...
- Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Union St to Beacon Ave S & S Lander St36
55 min$5Drive 20.1 mi
- Drive from Federal Way to Beacon Hill Station (Sound Transit)20.1 mi
26 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Federal Way to Beacon Hill Station (Sound Transit)20.1 mi
26 min$60–75
Federal Way to Beacon Hill Station (Sound Transit) by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Beacon Hill Station (Sound Transit) is to tram which costs $3 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Beacon Hill Station (Sound Transit) is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way station to Beacon Hill Station (Sound Transit). However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 and arriving at Beacon Ave S & S Lander St via 3rd Ave & Union St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Federal Way Downtown and arriving at Beacon Hill. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Federal Way and Beacon Hill Station (Sound Transit) is 21 miles. The road distance is 20.2 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Beacon Hill Station (Sound Transit) without a car is to tram which takes 42 min and costs $3.
The tram from Federal Way Downtown to Beacon Hill takes 42 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Federal Way to Beacon Hill Station (Sound Transit) bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3.
Federal Way to Beacon Hill Station (Sound Transit) train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Federal Way Downtown station.
Federal Way to Beacon Hill Station (Sound Transit) bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at 4th Ave & University station.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Beacon Hill Station (Sound Transit), WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Federal Way Downtown to Beacon Hill every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to Beacon Ave S & S Lander St via 4th Ave & University and 3rd Ave & Union St in around 55 min.
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- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to Beacon Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave & University
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- kingcounty.gov
Bus from 3rd Ave & Union St to Beacon Ave S & S Lander St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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
Federal Way to Beacon Hill Station (Sound Transit) train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Beacon Hill station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Beacon Hill Station (Sound Transit) is 20 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Federal Way to Beacon Hill Station (Sound Transit).
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