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How to get fromVashon to Federal Wayby ferry, bus, or tram

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There are 3 ways to get from Vashon to Federal Way by ferry, bus, or tram

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  1. Line 975 ferry, line 578 bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock to Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dockferry ferry 975
    2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & James St to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7bus bus 578 / ...
    2h 22m
    $13

  2. Line 975 ferry, tram

    1. Take the ferry from Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock to Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dockferry ferry 975
    2. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to Federal Way Downtowntram tram 1 Line
    2h 39m
    $13

  3. Ferry, bus, tram

    1. Take the ferry from Vashon Island to Fauntleroyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St to 3rd Ave & Pike Stbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Westlake to Federal Way Downtowntram tram
    2h 40m
    $15–33

Vashon to Federal Way by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Vashon, WA, USA and Federal Way, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Vashon to Federal Way. However, you can take the line 118 bus to Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW, walk to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock, take the line 975 ferry to Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock, walk to 2nd Ave & James St, then take the line 578 bus to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd to Federal Way Downtown via Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW, Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock, Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock, and Pioneer Square in around 2h 39m.

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