What is the cheapest way to get from Mercer Island to Vashon?

The cheapest way to get from Mercer Island to Vashon is to line 630 bus and line 975 ferry which costs $13 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mercer Island to Vashon?

The fastest way to get from Mercer Island to Vashon is to taxi and line 975 ferry and line 118 bus which takes 1h 18m and costs $35 - $40.

How far is it from Mercer Island to Vashon?

The distance between Mercer Island and Vashon is 22 miles.

How do I travel from Mercer Island to Vashon without a car?

The best way to get from Mercer Island to Vashon without a car is to taxi and line 975 ferry and line 118 bus which takes 1h 18m and costs $35 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Mercer Island to Vashon?

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Mercer Island to Vashon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Vashon?

There are 1091+ hotels available in Vashon.

Mercer Island to Vashon - 3 ways to travel via taxi, and line 975 ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Mercer Island to Vashon by taxi, ferry, or bus

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

Taxi, line 975 ferry, line 118 bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Mercer Island to Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock
2. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock975
3. Take the bus from Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd118 / ...
1h 18m
$35–40
Line 630 bus, line 975 ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St to 5th Ave S & S Weller St630
2. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock975
2h 50m
$13
Line 630 bus, bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St to 5th Ave S & S Weller St630
2. Take the bus from Columbia St & Alaskan Way to Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
3. Take the ferry from Fauntleroy to Vashon Island
2h 51m
$15–32

Mercer Island to Vashon by bus, foot, and ferry

20Weekly Services

2h 50mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mercer Island to Vashon.

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Distance: 21.8 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Mercer Island, WA, USA and Vashon, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mercer Island to Vashon. However, you can take the taxi 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 bus from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd via 5th Ave S & S Weller St, Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock, Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock, and Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW in around 2h 50m.

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