What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Vashon?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Vashon is to bus and line 975 ferry which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Vashon?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Vashon is to fly and ferry and line 118 bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $800 - $1,400.

How far is it from Portland to Vashon?

The distance between Portland and Vashon is 193 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Vashon without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Vashon without a car is to train and line 975 ferry which takes 5h 42m and costs $35 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Vashon?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Portland to Vashon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Vashon?

There are 1195+ hotels available in Vashon.

Portland to Vashon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 975 ferry, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Vashon by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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Train, line 975 ferry
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1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
2. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry 975
5h 42m
$37–77
Bus, line 975 ferry
1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2120 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry 975
6h 14m
$37–55
Fly to King County International Airport, ferry, line 118 bus
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
2. Take the ferry from Fauntleroy to Vashon Islandferry
3. Take the bus from Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rdbus
4h 49m
$818–1,335
Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ferry, line 118 bus
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
2. Take the ferry from Fauntleroy to Vashon Islandferry
3. Take the bus from Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rdbus
5h 15m
$68–435

Portland to Vashon by train, foot, ferry, and bus

49Weekly Services

5h 42mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 191.5 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Vashon, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Vashon. However, you can take the train to Seattle, 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 bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd via Seattle Bus Station, SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, 4th Ave & James St, Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock, Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock, and Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW in around 6h 14m.

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