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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Point Defiance to Tahlequahferry ferry Point Defiance - Tahlequah
    4h 59m
    $113–174

  2. Bus, line 975 ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0502 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry 975
    5h 53m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus bus FlixBus 2120 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Point Defiance to Tahlequahferry ferry Point Defiance - Tahlequah
    5h 6m
    $58–91

  4. 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 SW Barton St & 26th Ave SW - Bay 1 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 49m
    $298–416

  5. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, line 975 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 Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rdbus bus
    5h 21m
    $156–336

Portland to Vashon by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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 Tacoma, take the taxi to Point Defiance, take the ferry to Tahlequah, walk to SW Tahlequah Rd & Sr 163, 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, Point Defiance, Tahlequah, and SW Tahlequah Rd & Sr 163 in around 5h 6m.

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