There are 9 ways to get from Federal Way to Pullman by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW)SEA - PUW
2h 50m$61–282Drive 289.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Federal Way to Pullman289.2 mi
5h 20m$53–77Bus via Seattle
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to EllensburgFlixBus 2124 / ...
- Take the bus from Ellensburg to WSU French Admin, Pullman, WAPullman/Bellevue
7h 59m$95–184Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to SpokaneEmpire Builder
- Take the bus from Spokane to Pullman, WASpokane
12h 8m$108–317Fly to Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport, taxi
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS)SEA - LWS
- Take the taxi from Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) to Pullman
3h 39m$191–438Fly to Spokane International Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)SEA - GEG
- Take the bus from Spokane Airport to WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA
5h 37m$89–316Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to EllensburgFlixBus 2120
- Take the bus from Ellensburg to WSU French Admin, Pullman, WAPullman/Bellevue
8h 35m$103–163Bus via Seattle #2
- Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Ellensburg, WA - CWU StarbucksTacoma
- Take the bus from Ellensburg to WSU French Admin, Pullman, WAPullman/Bellevue
8h 36m$104–140Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Mountlake Terrace1 Line
- Take the bus from Mountlake Terrace Elementary School to WSU French Admin, Pullman, WAMountlake
8h 55m$105–138
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Pullman is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Pullman is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $60 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way to Pullman. However, there are services departing from Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St and arriving at WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA via Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and Ellensburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Federal Way and Pullman is 265 miles. The road distance is 290.9 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Pullman without a car is to bus via Seattle which takes 7h 59m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Federal Way to Pullman, including transfers.
Federal Way to Pullman bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Pullman is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $60 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus via Seattle, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 7h 59m.
Federal Way to Pullman bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ellensburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Pullman is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Federal Way to Pullman.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Pullman, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Federal Way Downtown to WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA via Stadium, Seattle Bus Station, and Ellensburg in around 7h 59m.
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- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to Mountlake Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults 12 and over
- $30–50
Bus from Spokane to Pullman, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults 12 and over
- $30–45
Bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Ellensburg, WA - CWU Starbucks
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults 12 and over
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Spokane to Pullman, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Ellensburg to WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
Bus from Spokane Airport to WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
Bus from Mountlake Terrace Elementary School to WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
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