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

The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Vashon is to line 578 bus and line 975 ferry which costs $16 and takes 2h 45m.

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 line 975 ferry which takes 2h 45m and costs $16.

How far is it from Federal Way to Vashon?

The distance between Federal Way and Vashon is 38 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 line 975 ferry which takes 2h 45m and costs $16.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Federal Way to Vashon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Vashon?

There are 1033+ hotels available in Vashon.

Federal Way to Vashon - 3 ways to travel via line 578 bus, and line 975 ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 578 bus, line 975 ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave & Universitybus 578 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry 975
2h 45m
$16
Line 500 bus, line 11 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 6 to Pacific Ave & 11th St Sbus 500
2. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone E to Pt Defiance Ferry Terminalbus 11
3. Take the ferry from Point Defiance to Tahlequahferry
4h 24m
$12–29
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 8m
$16

Federal Way to Vashon by bus and ferry

65Weekly Services

2h 45mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Federal Way to Vashon.

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Distance: 37.5 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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 & University, walk to 3rd Ave & Pike St, take the bus to Columbia St & Alaskan Way, walk to Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock, take the line 975 ferry to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock, 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 8m.

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