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How to get fromSan Diego to Vashonby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Vashon by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SAN - SEA
    2. Take the ferry from Fauntleroy to Vashon Islandferry ferry
    5h 39m
    $134–432

  2. Train, line 975 ferry

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry 975
    40h 13m
    $491–993

  3. Fly to Paine Field County Airport, line 975 ferry

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SAN - PAE
    2. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry
    8h 3m
    $163–692

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar130Weekly Planes
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,072 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Vashon, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Vashon. However, you can fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), walk to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, take the line 560 bus to Westwood Village - Bay 2, walk to 25th Ave SW & SW Barton St - Bay 4, 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 train from San Diego to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd via Los Angeles, Seattle, Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock, Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock, and Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW in around 40h 13m.

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