There are 8 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 45m$53–282Bus via Seattle
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ellensburgbus FlixBus 2124 / ...
- Take the bus from Ellensburg, WA - Starbucks to Pullman, WA - WSU French Adminbus Bellevue
8h 37m$102–158Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Spokane to Pullman, WAbus Spokane
12h 20m$93–228Drive 290.4 mi
- Drive from Federal Way to Washington State Universitycar 290.4 mi
5h 25m$53–77Fly 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 26m$88–328Tram, 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
9h 3m$105–138Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Ellensburgbus FlixBus 2120
- Take the bus from Ellensburg, WA - Starbucks to Pullman, WA - WSU French Adminbus Bellevue
9h 13m$92–122Bus #2
- Take the bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Spokane Airport Bus Stopbus Tacoma
- Take the bus from Spokane International Airport to Pullman, WAbus Spokane
11h 28m$153–193
Federal Way to Washington State University by tram, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Washington State University is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Washington State University is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $50 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way to Washington State University. However, there are services departing from Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St and arriving at Pullman, WA - WSU French Admin via Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and Ellensburg, WA - Starbucks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Federal Way and Washington State University is 266 miles. The road distance is 292.1 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Washington State University without a car is to bus via Seattle which takes 8h 37m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 45m 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 Tacoma Intl Airport station.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Washington State University is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $50 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus via Seattle, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 8h 37m.
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 25m 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 37m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
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
- $70–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to Mountlake Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $45–60
Bus from Spokane to Pullman, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $35–50
Bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Spokane Airport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $110–140
Bus from Spokane International Airport to Pullman, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $40–50
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Spokane to Pullman, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Ellensburg, WA - Starbucks to Pullman, WA - WSU French Admin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $75–95
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
Bus from Spokane Airport to WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
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