What is the cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Vashon?

The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Vashon is to tram and line 975 ferry which costs $16 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Federal Way to Vashon?

The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Vashon is to line 578 bus and bus and ferry which takes 2h 38m and costs $15 - $35.

How far is it from Federal Way to Vashon?

The distance between Federal Way and Vashon is 39 miles.

How do I travel from Federal Way to Vashon without a car?

The best way to get from Federal Way to Vashon without a car is to line 578 bus and bus and ferry which takes 2h 38m and costs $15 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Federal Way to Vashon?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Federal Way to Vashon, including transfers.

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Federal Way to Vashon - 2 ways to travel via line 578 bus, bus, ferry, and tram

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There are 2 ways to get from Federal Way to Vashon by bus, ferry, or tram

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Line 578 bus, bus, ferry
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1. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave & Pine Stbus 578 / ...
2. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Pike St to Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton Stbus
3. Take the ferry from Fauntleroy to Vashon Islandferry
2h 38m
$15–33
Tram, line 975 ferry
1. Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Symphonytram 1 Line
2. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry 975
3h 7m
$16

Federal Way to Vashon by bus and ferry

144Weekly Services

2h 38mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 39 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Federal Way to Vashon. However, you can take the line 578 bus to 4th Ave & Pine St, walk to 3rd Ave & Pike St, 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 vehicle from Federal Way Downtown to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd via Symphony, 3rd Ave & Pike St, Columbia St & Alaskan Way, Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock, Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock, and Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW in around 3h 7m.

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