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How to get fromVashon to Olympiaby ferry, bus, or train

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

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  1. Ferry, line 11 bus, line 3 bus, line 600 bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Tahlequah to Point Defianceferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal to Commerce St Station - Zone Cbus bus 11
    3. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone B to SR 512 P&R - Zone Bbus bus 3
    4. Take the bus from SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G to Capitol Way at 11th Avebus bus 600 / ...
    4h 33m
    $14–32

  2. Line 975 ferry, train, line 600 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock to Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dockferry ferry 975
    2. Take the train from King Street Station to Lakewood Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lakewood Station to Capitol Way at 11th Avebus bus 600 / ...
    5h 8m
    $16–18

Vashon to Olympia by bus and ferry

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Vashon to Olympia. However, you can take the line 118 bus to SW Tahlequah Rd & Sr 163, walk to Tahlequah, take the ferry to Point Defiance, walk to Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal, take the line 11 bus to Commerce St Station - Zone C, walk to Commerce St Station - Zone B, take the line 3 bus to SR 512 P&R - Zone B, then take the line 600 bus to Capitol Way at 11th Ave. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd to Capitol Way at 11th Ave via Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW, Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock, Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock, Occidental Mall, 5th & Jackson, King Street Station, Lakewood Station, and Lakewood Station in around 5h 8m.

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