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How to get fromPort Townsend to Vashon Islandby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Port Townsend to Vashon Island by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, line 401 ferry, line 975 ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Haines Place Park & Ride to Kingston Ferry Terminalbus bus 14
    2. Take the ferry from Kingston Ferry Dock to Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dockferry ferry 401
    3. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry 975
    4h 8m
    $10–20

  2. Drive, line 975 ferry

    1. Drive from Port Townsend to Lynnwood City Centercar car
    2. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry 975
    4h 39m
    $33–43

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 63 Four Corners Park & Ride to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus bus Dungeness Line
    2. Take the ferry from Fauntleroy to Vashon Islandferry ferry Fauntleroy - Vashon Island
    4h 57m
    $40–68

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  • Distance: 59.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Townsend to Vashon Island. However, you can take the bus to Kingston Ferry Terminal, walk to Kingston Ferry Dock, take the line 401 ferry to Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dock, then take the line 975 ferry to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Townsend to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock via Lynnwood City Center, Pioneer Square, and Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock in around 4h 39m.

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