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How to get fromPortland to Vashonby train, ferry, bus, plane, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Vashon by train, ferry, bus, plane, or tram

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  1. Train, line 975 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry 975
    5h 42m
    $107–159

  2. Bus, line 975 ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2110 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry 975
    5h 59m
    $41–59

  3. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, line 975 ferry, line 118 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PDX - SEA
    2. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rdbus bus
    5h 20m
    $156–336

  4. Fly to King County International Airport, line 975 ferry, line 118 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane PDX - BFI
    2. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rdbus bus
    5h 17m
    $286–386

  5. Fly to Paine Field County Airport, bus, tram, line 975 ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane PDX - PAE
    2. Take the bus from Everett Station Bay C1 to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D3bus bus
    3. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Pioneer Squaretram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry
    7h 28m
    $309–518

Portland to Vashon by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Vashon, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Vashon. However, you can take the train to Seattle, 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 Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd via Seattle Bus Station, 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way, 4th Ave & James St, Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock, Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock, and Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW in around 5h 59m.

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