There are 7 ways to get from Federal Way to Spokane by tram, bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Spokane International Airport
best- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to SeaTac/Airporttram
- Take the bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 to Burien Transit Center - Bay 4bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane SEA - GEG
4h 13m$171–321Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus FlixBus 2120
7h 39m$43–73Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
9h 33m$93–213Drive 283.7 mi
- Drive from Federal Way to Spokanecar 283.7 mi
4h 43m$52–75Tram to King County International Airport, fly to Spokane Felts Field
- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Othellotram
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Spokane Felts Field (SFF)plane BFI - SFF
4h 17m$498–858Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW)plane SEA - PUW
- Take the bus from Pullman, WA to Spokanebus
6h 5m$172–401Bus via Seattle
- Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokanebus Tacoma
9h 31m$53–143
Federal Way to Spokane by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Spokane is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Spokane is to tram and bus and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $170 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way to Spokane station. However, there are services departing from Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St and arriving at Spokane Station via Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Federal Way to Spokane. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown and arriving at Spokane via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Federal Way and Spokane is 250 miles. The road distance is 285.3 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Spokane without a car is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Federal Way to Spokane, including transfers.
Federal Way to Spokane bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Federal Way to Spokane train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Spokane is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $220 and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Spokane, WA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Spokane once daily. Tickets cost $90–210 and the journey takes 7h 42m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–310
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from King County International Airport to Spokane Felts Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $490–850
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to Othello
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 to Burien Transit Center - Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 to Burien Transit Center - Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Pullman, WA to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $35–50
Bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $110–140
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Pullman, WA to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $50–65
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Booking & Getting There
Federal Way to Spokane bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Spokane Station.
Federal Way to Spokane train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Spokane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Spokane is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Federal Way to Spokane.
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