There are 5 ways to get from Federal Way to Moses Lake by bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus via Ellensburg
best- Take the bus from Seattle to Ellensburgbus Nwl 739 / ...
- Take the bus from Ellensburg to Moses Lakebus Nwl 739 / ...
7h 9m$83–113Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Moses Lakebus FlixBus 2120
7h 14m$31–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Ephrata Amtraktrain Empire Builder
8h 31m$53–123Drive 181.9 mi
- Drive from Federal Way to Moses Lakecar 181.9 mi
3h 6m$34–48Bus via Wenatchee (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus Tacoma
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Moses Lake, WAbus Tacoma
10h 29m$48–98
Federal Way to Moses Lake by tram and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Moses Lake is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Moses Lake is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way to Moses Lake. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Moses Lake Police Department on 5th Ave via Ellensburg and Ernie's Fuel Stop on Kittelson Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Federal Way to Moses Lake. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown and arriving at Ephrata Amtrak via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Federal Way and Moses Lake is 208 miles. The road distance is 183 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Moses Lake without a car is to bus via Ellensburg which takes 7h 9m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Federal Way to Moses Lake, including transfers.
Federal Way to Moses Lake bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle station.
Federal Way to Moses Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Moses Lake is to bus via Ellensburg which takes 7h 9m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Moses Lake, WA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Federal Way Downtown to Moses Lake Police Department on 5th Ave via Stadium, Seattle, Ellensburg, Moses Lake, and Ernie's Fuel Stop on Kittelson Rd in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Ephrata Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 5h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Ephrata Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Seattle to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $45–60
Bus from Ellensburg to Moses Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $35–50
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Booking & Getting There
Federal Way to Moses Lake bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Ellensburg station.
Federal Way to Moses Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ephrata Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Moses Lake is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Federal Way to Moses Lake.
There are 35+ hotels available in Moses Lake.







