What is the cheapest way to get from Mercer Island to Federal Way?

The cheapest way to get from Mercer Island to Federal Way is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mercer Island to Federal Way?

The fastest way to get from Mercer Island to Federal Way is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Mercer Island and Federal Way?

No, there is no direct bus from Mercer Island to Federal Way station. However, there are services departing from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St and arriving at Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 via N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 and 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Mercer Island to Federal Way?

The distance between Mercer Island and Federal Way is 29 miles. The road distance is 25 miles.

How do I travel from Mercer Island to Federal Way without a car?

The best way to get from Mercer Island to Federal Way without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs $6 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Mercer Island to Federal Way?

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Mercer Island to Federal Way, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mercer Island to Federal Way bus from?

Mercer Island to Federal Way bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station.

Where does the Mercer Island to Federal Way bus arrive?

Mercer Island to Federal Way bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at 4th Ave S & S Jackson St station.

Can I drive from Mercer Island to Federal Way?

Yes, the driving distance between Mercer Island to Federal Way is 25 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Mercer Island to Federal Way.

Where can I stay near Federal Way?

There are 453+ hotels available in Federal Way.

Mercer Island to Federal Way - 4 ways to travel via bus, tram, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Mercer Island to Federal Way by bus, tram, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 to 4th Ave S & S Jackson Stbus 550 / ...
2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7bus 578 / ...
1h 10m
$7–9
Drive 24.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mercer Island to Federal Waycar 24.9 mi
31 min
$5–7
Tram
1. Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to Federal Way Downtowntram 1 Line
1h 19m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mercer Island to Federal Waytaxi 24.9 mi
31 min
$75–95

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Distance: 29 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

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

You can take a bus from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 via N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1, 4th Ave S & S Jackson St, and 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S in around 1h 10m. Alternatively, Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to Federal Way Downtown every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 50 min.

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