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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, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave & Pine Stbus bus 578 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Pike St to Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton Stbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Fauntleroy to Vashon Islandferry ferry
    2h 43m
    $15–33

  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

Calendar144Weekly Services
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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 & Pine St, walk to 3rd Ave & Pike St, 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 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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