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

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Vashon by plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, line 975 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 Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry
    8h 54m
    $152–586

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, line 975 ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane FOD - SEA
    3. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry
    11h 4m
    $140–588

  3. 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 9m
    $374–551

  4. 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 13m
    $1,025–1,699

  5. Fly Des Moines to Paine Field County Airport, line 975 ferry

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane DSM - PAE
    2. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry
    12h 9m
    $165–648

Des Moines to Vashon by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$374Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,496.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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, take the vehicle to Pioneer Square, walk to Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock, take the line 975 ferry to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock, 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 9m.

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