There are 7 ways to get from Federal Way to Washington State University by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, 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)plane SEA - PUW
2h 28m$168–342Drive 290.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Federal Way to Washington State Universitycar 290.5 mi
5h 12m$53–77Bus via Seattle
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ellensburgbus FlixBus 2120
- Take the bus from Ellensburg, WA - Starbucks to Pullman, WA - WSU French Adminbus Bellevue / ...
8h 12m$123–158Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Spokane to Pullmanbus Nwl 734 / ...
12h 18m$193–338Fly to Spokane International Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane SEA - GEG
- Take the bus from Spokane Airport to WSU French Admin, Pullman, WAbus
5h 20m$223–378Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Mountlake Terracetram 1 Line
- Take the bus from Mountlake Terrace, WA - Mountlake Terrace Elementary School to Pullman, WA - WSU French Adminbus Arlington
8h 43m$105–138Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle to Ellensburgbus Nwl 739
- Take the bus from Ellensburg, WA - Starbucks to Pullman, WA - WSU French Adminbus Bellevue / ...
8h 44m$123–158
Federal Way to Washington State University by tram, train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Washington State University is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Washington State University is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $160 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way station to Washington State University. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Pullman, WA - WSU French Admin via Ellensburg, WA - Starbucks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Federal Way and Washington State University is 262 miles. The road distance is 292.2 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Washington State University without a car is to bus via Seattle which takes 8h 12m and costs $120 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Federal Way to Washington State University, including transfers.
Federal Way to Washington State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Washington State University is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $160 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus via Seattle, which costs $120 - $160 and takes 8h 12m.
Federal Way to Washington State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ellensburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Washington State University is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Federal Way to Washington State University.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Washington State University, 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 Washington State University via Stadium, Seattle Bus Station, Ellensburg, WA - Starbucks, and WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA in around 8h 12m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–320
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–200
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
- $170–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to Mountlake Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $45–60
Bus from Spokane to Pullman
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $35–50
Bus from Seattle to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $45–60
Bus from Ellensburg, WA - Starbucks to Pullman, WA - WSU French Admin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–95
- 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, WA - Mountlake Terrace Elementary School to Pullman, WA - WSU French Admin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
Bus from Ellensburg, WA - Starbucks to Pullman, WA - WSU French Admin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–95
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Spokane to Pullman
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
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