There are 5 ways to get from Federal Way to University of Washington by bus, tram, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4 to 15th Ave NE & NE 40th St586
1h 10m$3Tram
- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Univ of Washington1 Line
1h 10m$3Drive 26.5 mi
- Drive from Federal Way to University of Washington26.5 mi
36 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Federal Way to University of Washington26.5 mi
36 min$80–100Line 578 bus, line 49 bus
- Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave & University578 / ...
- Take the bus from Pike St & 4th Ave to NE Campus Pkwy & Brooklyn Ave NE - Bay 149
1h 13m$5
Federal Way to University of Washington by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to University of Washington is to tram which costs $3 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to University of Washington is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $4 - $7.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4 station and arriving at 15th Ave NE & NE 40th St. Services depart five times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Federal Way Downtown and arriving at Univ of Washington. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between Federal Way and University of Washington is 27 miles. The road distance is 26.7 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to University of Washington without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs $3.
The bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4 to 15th Ave NE & NE 40th St takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Federal Way to University of Washington bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4.
Federal Way to University of Washington train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Federal Way Downtown station.
Federal Way to University of Washington bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at 15th Ave NE & NE 40th St station.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and University of Washington, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4 to 15th Ave NE & NE 40th St 5 times a day. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Federal Way Downtown to Univ of Washington every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 3m.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to Univ of Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4 to 15th Ave NE & NE 40th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
Bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave & University
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- kingcounty.gov
Bus from Pike St & 4th Ave to NE Campus Pkwy & Brooklyn Ave NE - Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
King Cab
- Phone
- +1 253-474-8294
- Website
- kingcabnw.com
Fort Lewis Taxi
- Phone
- +1 253-582-3000
- Website
- fortlewistaxi.org
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More Questions & Answers
Federal Way to University of Washington train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Univ of Washington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to University of Washington is 27 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Federal Way to University of Washington.
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