There are 6 ways to get from Federal Way to Spokane by tram, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, 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, fly to Spokane International Airport
best- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to SeaTac/Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)SEA - GEG
3h 25mBus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane StationFlixBus 2120
7h 40m$43–88Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to SpokaneEmpire Builder
9h 33m$75–250Drive 283.6 mi
- Drive from Federal Way to Spokane283.6 mi
4h 41m$52–75Fly to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW)SEA - PUW
- Take the bus from Pullman, WA to Spokane
5h 11m$73–328Bus via Seattle
- Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to SpokaneTacoma
9h 31m$45–110
Federal Way to Spokane by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Spokane is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Spokane is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $50 - $75.
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 40m.
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 242 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 40m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 25m 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 40m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $250 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 $40–85 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Spokane twice daily. Tickets cost $75–250 and the journey takes 7h 42m.
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- Website
- alaskaair.com
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
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Pullman, WA to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults 12 and over
- $30–45
Bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults 12 and over
- $45–110
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Pullman, WA to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $50–65
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More Questions & Answers
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 41m to drive from Federal Way to Spokane.
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