There are 7 ways to get from Spokane to Federal Way by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Spokane International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane GEG - SEA
3h 18m$90–608Bus via SeaTac/Airport (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus FlixBus 2120
6h 16m$41–68Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Spokane to Seattletrain Empire Builder
9h 6m$95–200Drive 283.7 mi
- Drive from Spokane to Federal Waycar 283.7 mi
4h 43m$52–75Line 1 bus to Spokane Felts Field, fly to King County International Airport, tram
- Take the bus from Plaza Bay 9 to SCC City Line Arrivalbus
- Fly from Spokane Felts Field (SFF) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane SFF - BFI
- Take the tram from Rainier Beach to Federal Way Downtowntram
4h 22m$658–908Bus to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from Spokane to Pullman, WAbus
- Fly from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PUW - SEA
4h 39m$76–381Bus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Tacoma Greyhoundbus Spokane
9h$55–148
Spokane to Federal Way by bus, foot, and tram (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spokane to Federal Way is to bus via SeaTac/Airport which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Spokane to Federal Way is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $90 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Spokane to Federal Way station. However, there are services departing from Spokane and arriving at Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4 via Tacoma Dome Station - Zone A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Spokane to Federal Way. However, there are services departing from Spokane and arriving at Federal Way Downtown via Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between Spokane and Federal Way is 245 miles. The road distance is 285.3 miles.
The best way to get from Spokane to Federal Way without a car is to bus via SeaTac/Airport which takes 6h 16m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Spokane to Federal Way, including transfers.
Spokane to Federal Way bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Spokane station.
Spokane to Federal Way train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Spokane station.
The best way to get from Spokane to Federal Way is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $90 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via SeaTac/Airport, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 16m, you could also train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Federal Way, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Spokane Felts Field to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Spokane to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- 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
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 509-328-7433
- Website
- spokanetransit.com
Bus from Plaza Bay 9 to SCC City Line Arrival
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.spokanetransit.com
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Spokane to Pullman, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $35–50
Bus from Spokane to Tacoma Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $120–150
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Spokane to Pullman, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Spokane to Tacoma Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $50–70
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More Questions & Answers
Spokane to Federal Way bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Tacoma Greyhound station.
Spokane to Federal Way train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spokane to Federal Way is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Spokane to Federal Way.
There are 408+ hotels available in Federal Way.