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How to get fromDes Moines to Vashonby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Vashon by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DSM - SEA
    2. Take the ferry from Fauntleroy to Vashon Islandferry ferry
    8h 37m
    $233–903

  2. Bus, line 975 ferry

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry 975
    46h 8m
    $342–626

  3. Bus, train, line 975 ferry

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry 975
    46h 23m
    $625–1,300

Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar119Weekly Planes
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,488.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Vashon, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Vashon. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), walk to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, take the line 560 bus to Westwood Village - Bay 2, walk to 25th Ave SW & SW Barton St - Bay 4, take the bus to Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St, walk to Fauntleroy, take the ferry to Vashon Island, walk to Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW, then take the line 118 bus to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way, 4th Ave & James St, Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock, Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock, and Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW in around 46h 8m.

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