There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Federal Way by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to TacomaAmtrak Cascades / ...
3h 11m$25–65Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to TacomaFlixBus 2110 / ...
3h 15m$27–95Drive 152.2 mi
- Drive from Portland to Federal Way152.2 mi
2h 39m$28–41Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)PDX - SEA
3h 16m$48–333Fly to King County International Airport, tram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)PDX - BFI
- Take the tram from Rainier Beach to Federal Way Downtown
3h 22m$559–759
Portland to Federal Way by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Federal Way is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Federal Way is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Federal Way station. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4 via Tacoma Dome Station - Zone A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Portland and Federal Way is 151 miles. The road distance is 153.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Federal Way without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $25 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Portland to Federal Way, including transfers.
Portland to Federal Way bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Portland to Federal Way is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $25 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $95 and takes 3h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $340 and takes 3h 16m.
Portland to Federal Way bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Federal Way is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Portland to Federal Way.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Federal Way, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Tacoma every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–65 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma 3 times a day. Tickets cost $27–95 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–750
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Rainier Beach to Federal Way Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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