What is the cheapest way to get from Mercer Island to Vashon?

The cheapest way to get from Mercer Island to Vashon is to line 204 bus and tram and line 975 ferry and line 118 bus which costs $16 and takes 2h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mercer Island to Vashon?

The fastest way to get from Mercer Island to Vashon is to line 204 bus and tram and line 975 ferry and line 118 bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $16.

How far is it from Mercer Island to Vashon?

The distance between Mercer Island and Vashon is 22 miles.

How do I travel from Mercer Island to Vashon without a car?

The best way to get from Mercer Island to Vashon without a car is to line 204 bus and tram and line 975 ferry and line 118 bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $16.

How long does it take to get from Mercer Island to Vashon?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Mercer Island to Vashon, including transfers.

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Mercer Island to Vashon - 3 ways to travel via line 204 bus, and tram

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There are 3 ways to get from Mercer Island to Vashon by bus, tram, or ferry

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Line 204 bus, tram, line 975 ferry, line 118 bus
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1. Take the bus from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1bus 630 / ...
2. Take the tram from Mercer Island to Pioneer Squaretram
3. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry 975
4. Take the bus from Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rdbus 118 / ...
2h 40m
$16
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Pike St to Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton Stbus C Line
2. Take the ferry from Fauntleroy to Vashon Islandferry Fauntleroy - Vashon Island
2h 41m
$18–36
Line 204 bus, line 547 bus, line 975 ferry, line 118 bus
1. Take the bus from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1bus 630 / ...
2. Take the bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 to 3rd Ave & James Stbus 547
3. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry 975
4. Take the bus from Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rdbus 118 / ...
3h 33m
$16

Mercer Island to Vashon by bus, tram, foot, and ferry

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2h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 22.1 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Mercer Island to Vashon. However, you can take the line 630 bus to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1, walk to Mercer Island, 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 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd via N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1, Mercer Island, Westlake, 3rd Ave & Pike St, Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St, Fauntleroy, Vashon Island, and Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW in around 2h 41m.

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