What is the cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Vashon?

The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Vashon is to line 11 bus and ferry and line 118 bus which costs $11 - $27 and takes 2h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tacoma to Vashon?

The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Vashon is to line 11 bus and ferry and line 118 bus which takes 2h 37m and costs $11 - $27.

How far is it from Tacoma to Vashon?

The distance between Tacoma and Vashon is 17 miles.

How do I travel from Tacoma to Vashon without a car?

The best way to get from Tacoma to Vashon without a car is to line 11 bus and ferry and line 118 bus which takes 2h 37m and costs $11 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Tacoma to Vashon?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Tacoma to Vashon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Vashon?

There are 1139+ hotels available in Vashon.

Tacoma to Vashon - 2 ways to travel via train, line 11 bus, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Tacoma to Vashon by bus, ferry, or train

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Line 11 bus, ferry, line 118 bus
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1. Take the bus from M St N & N 4th St to Pt Defiance Ferry Terminalbus 11
2. Take the ferry from Point Defiance to Tahlequahferry
3. Take the bus from SW Tahlequah Rd & Sr 163 to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rdbus 118
2h 37m
$11–27
Train, line 975 ferry
1. Take the train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Stationtrain S Line
2. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry 975
3h 21m
$20–32

Tacoma to Vashon by bus and ferry

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2h 37mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 17.2 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Vashon, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tacoma to Vashon. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal, walk to Point Defiance, take the ferry to Tahlequah, walk to SW Tahlequah Rd & Sr 163, then take the line 118 bus to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tacoma Dome Station to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd via King Street Station, Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock, Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock, and Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW in around 3h 21m.

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