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There are 4 ways to get from Federal Way to University Place by bus, taxi, or car

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Line 574 bus, line 2 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to Lakewood TC - Zone M574
2. Take the bus from Lakewood TC - Zone G to Bridgeport Way W & 31st St W2
1h 23m
$5
Drive 16.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Federal Way to University Place16.8 mi
23 min
$4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Federal Way to University Place16.8 mi
23 min
$45–60
Line 500 bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 6 to Commerce St Station - Zone B500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone C to Bridgeport Way W & 27th St W2
1h 42m
$4

Federal Way to University Place by bus

219Weekly Buses

1h 23mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 24.7 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and University Place, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to Bridgeport Way W & 31st St W via Lakewood TC - Zone G in around 1h 23m.

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University Place, United States(opens in a new window)

University Place is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. Its population was 34,866 at the 2020 census. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in University Place

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium(Opens in a new window)

The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (PDZA) is a combined zoo and aquarium located in Tacoma, Washington, US, owned by Metro Parks Tacoma. Situated on 29 acre in Tacoma's Point Defiance Park, the zoo and aquarium are home to over 9,000 specimens representing 367 animal species. The zoo was founded in 1905; the aquarium was founded in 1935 near Commencement Bay and relocated within the zoo in 1963. Both are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Point Defiance Park(Opens in a new window)

Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, Washington is a large urban park in the United States. The 760 acre park includes Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, the Rose Garden, Rhododendron Garden, beaches, trails, a boardwalk, a boathouse, a Washington State Ferries ferry dock for the Point Defiance-Tahlequah route to Vashon Island, Fort Nisqually, an off-leash dog park, and most notably a stand of old-growth forest. It receives more than three million visitors every year. Point Defiance Park is maintained and operated by the Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma.

Museum of Glass(Opens in a new window)

The Museum of Glass (MOG) is a 75,000-square-foot (7,000 m²) art museum in Tacoma, Washington dedicated to the medium of glass. Since its founding in 2002, the Museum of Glass has been committed to creating a space for the celebration of the studio glass movement through nurturing artists, implementing education, and encouraging creativity.

Tacoma Art Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) is a museum in Tacoma, Washington emphasizing art and artists from the Northwest and broader western region. Founded in the 1935, the museum has strong roots in the community and anchors Tacoma’s downtown university and museum district.

Places to stay in University Place

Scenic Lake View Home(Opens in a new window)

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Cozy Home Conveniently Located with King Bed(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Updated Tacoma Home with Patio 3 Mi to Downtown(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Bay View, Best Area, No Stairs, WD, 2 Baths, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, View, 925sf(Opens in a new window)

9.8Exceptional

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