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How to get fromPortland to Vashonby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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

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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
    $65–125

  2. Bus, line 975 ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2110 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry 975
    6h 10m
    $39–62

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane PDX - BFI
    2. Take the bus from 25th Ave SW & SW Barton St - Bay 4 to Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton Stbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Fauntleroy to Vashon Islandferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rdbus bus
    4h 41m
    $718–1,335

  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 11m
    $158–355

Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$726Cheapest 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, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, 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 6h 10m.

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