There are 4 ways to get from Federal Way to Wenatchee by tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Tram, fly
best- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to SeaTac/Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Wenatchee (EAT)SEA - EAT
3h 20mDrive 152.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Federal Way to Wenatchee152.4 mi
2h 50m$28–41Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee AmtrakEmpire Builder
5h 47m$40–230Bus
- Take the bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Columbia StationTacoma
6h 16m$35–70
Federal Way to Wenatchee by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Wenatchee is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Wenatchee is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way station to Wenatchee station. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 and arriving at Columbia Station via Tacoma Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Federal Way to Wenatchee. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown and arriving at Wenatchee Amtrak via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Federal Way and Wenatchee is 117 miles. The road distance is 153.3 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Wenatchee without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $40 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Federal Way to Wenatchee, including transfers.
Federal Way to Wenatchee bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Tacoma Greyhound station.
Federal Way to Wenatchee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Wenatchee is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $40 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Wenatchee, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $40–230 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, Northwestern Stages operates a bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h.
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- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Wenatchee
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- 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
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults 12 and over
- $35–70
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More Questions & Answers
Federal Way to Wenatchee bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Columbia Station.
Federal Way to Wenatchee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wenatchee Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Wenatchee is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Federal Way to Wenatchee.
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