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How to get fromMercer Island to Federal Wayby tram, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Mercer Island to Federal Way by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Mercer Island to Int'l Dist/Chinatowntram tram 2 Line
    2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7bus bus 578 / ...
    1h 10m
    $8–9

  2. Drive 24.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mercer Island to Federal Waycar car 24.9 mi
    31 min
    $5–7

  3. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to Federal Way Downtowntram tram 1 Line
    1h 19m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mercer Island to Federal Waytaxi taxi 24.9 mi
    31 min
    $75–95

  5. Line 124 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 3rd Ave S & S Main St to Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 2bus bus 124
    2. Take the bus from Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1 to Pacific Hwy S & S 312th Stbus bus A Line
    1h 56m
    $12

Mercer Island to Federal Way by bus and tram

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mercer Island, WA, USA and Federal Way, WA, USA?

Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to Federal Way Downtown every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St to Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St via N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1, 4th Ave S & S Washington St, 3rd Ave S & S Main St, Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 2, and Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1 in around 1h 56m.

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