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How to get fromFederal Way to Vashonby bus, ferry, or tram

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There are 3 ways to get from Federal Way to Vashon by bus, ferry, or tram

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  1. Line 578 bus, line 975 ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave & Universitybus bus 578 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry 975
    2h 45m
    $16

  2. Tram, line 975 ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Pioneer Squaretram tram 1 Line
    2. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry 975
    3h 7m
    $13

  3. Line 500 bus, line 11 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 6 to Pacific Ave & 11th St Sbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone E to Pt Defiance Ferry Terminalbus bus 11
    3. Take the ferry from Point Defiance to Tahlequahferry ferry
    4h 23m
    $13–29

Federal Way to Vashon by bus and ferry

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Vashon, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Federal Way to Vashon. However, you can take the line 578 bus to 4th Ave & University, walk to 3rd Ave & Pike St, take the bus to Columbia St & Alaskan Way, 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 vehicle from Federal Way Downtown to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd via Pioneer Square, Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock, Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock, and Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW in around 3h 7m.

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