There are 5 ways to get from SeaTac to Federal Way by tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Federal Way Downtown1 Line
17 minDrive 9.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from SeaTac to Federal Way9.1 mi
14 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 to Pacific Hwy S & S 312th StA Line
28 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from SeaTac to Federal Way9.1 mi
14 min$30–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Seattle-SEA to Federal Way9.1 mi
14 min$70–90
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from SeaTac to Federal Way is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from SeaTac to Federal Way is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 and arriving at Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at Federal Way Downtown. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between SeaTac and Federal Way is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.2 miles.
The best way to get from SeaTac to Federal Way without a car is to tram which takes 17 min and costs .
The tram from SeaTac/Airport to Federal Way Downtown takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
SeaTac to Federal Way bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 station.
SeaTac to Federal Way train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from SeaTac/Airport station.
SeaTac to Federal Way bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St station.
What companies run services between SeaTac, WA, USA and Federal Way, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a vehicle from SeaTac/Airport to Federal Way Downtown every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, King County Metro operates a bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 to Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 28 min. Sound Transit also services this route every 30 minutes.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Federal Way Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- kingcounty.gov
Bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 to Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 to Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Seattle-SEA to Federal Way
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Seattle Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 206-622-6500
- Website
- seattleyellowcab.com
Farwest Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-622-1717
- Website
- farwesttaxi.net
A1 Seattle Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-466-9500
- Website
- a1seattletaxi.com
King Cab
- Phone
- +1 253-474-8294
- Website
- kingcabnw.com
Fort Lewis Taxi
- Phone
- +1 253-582-3000
- Website
- fortlewistaxi.org
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More Questions & Answers
SeaTac to Federal Way train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Federal Way Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between SeaTac to Federal Way is 9 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from SeaTac to Federal Way.
There are 445+ hotels available in Federal Way.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between SeaTac and Federal Way. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









