There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Federal Way by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SNA - SEA
3h 36m$119–551Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
31h 51m$183–387Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain Coast Starlight
35h 28m$402–865Drive 1,156.4 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Federal Waycar 1,156.4 mi
19h 32m$211–305
Irvine to Federal Way by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Federal Way is to bus which costs $180 - $390 and takes 31h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Federal Way is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Federal Way station. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way and 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 51m.
The distance between Irvine and Federal Way is 997 miles. The road distance is 1163.2 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Federal Way without a car is to bus which takes 31h 51m and costs $180 - $390.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Irvine to Federal Way, including transfers.
Irvine to Federal Way bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Federal Way is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $390 and takes 31h 51m, you could also train, which costs $400 - $900 and takes 35h 28m.
Irvine to Federal Way bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Federal Way is 1163 miles. It takes approximately 19h 32m to drive from Irvine to Federal Way.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Federal Way, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, 4th Ave S & S Jackson St, and 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S in around 31h 51m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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