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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Vashon by train, ferry, bus, plane, or tram

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  1. Train, line 975 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry 975
    5h 42m
    $41–77

  2. Bus, line 975 ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B to 4th Ave & Washington Stbus bus 594 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry 975
    5h 58m
    $39–56

  3. Fly to King County International Airport, ferry, line 118 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane PDX - BFI
    2. Take the ferry from Fauntleroy to Vashon Islandferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rdbus bus
    4h 49m
    $568–985

  4. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ferry, line 118 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PDX - SEA
    2. Take the ferry from Fauntleroy to Vashon Islandferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rdbus bus
    5h 12m
    $68–415

  5. Fly to Paine Field County Airport, tram, line 975 ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane PDX - PAE
    2. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Int'l Dist/Chinatowntram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry
    6h 54m
    $68–381

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

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Tacoma, Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B, 4th Ave & Washington St, Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock, Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock, and Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW in around 5h 58m.

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