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How to get fromMercer Island to Ocean Shoresby train, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Mercer Island to Ocean Shores by train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2. Drive from Centralia Amtrak Station to Ocean Shorescar car
    4h 52m
    $48–87

  2. Drive 136.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mercer Island to Ocean Shorescar car 136.5 mi
    2h 50m
    $25–36

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus bus 594 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Olympia Transit Center to Elma Transit Centerbus bus 40
    3. Take the taxi from Elma Transit Center to Ocean Shorestaxi taxi
    5h 57m
    $161–205

  4. Bus, taxi via Lakewood

    1. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Lakewood Station - Bay 4bus bus 594 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Olympia Transit Center to Elma Transit Centerbus bus 40
    3. Take the taxi from Elma Transit Center to Ocean Shorestaxi taxi
    5h 59m
    $161–205

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Olympiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Olympia Transit Center to Elma Transit Centerbus bus 40
    3. Take the taxi from Elma Transit Center to Ocean Shorestaxi taxi
    6h 15m
    $170–221

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 172.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Mercer Island, WA, USA and Ocean Shores, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mercer Island to Ocean Shores. However, you can take the line 630 bus to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1, take the line 550 bus to 4th Ave S & S Jackson St, walk to Seattle, take the train to Centralia Amtrak Station, then drive to Ocean Shores. Alternatively, you can drive from Mercer Island to Ocean Shores in around 2h 50m.

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