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 $40 - $95 and takes 5h 58m.

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 50m and costs $550 - $850.

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 $40 - $90.

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 1134+ 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 SeattleAmtrak Cascades / ...
2. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock975
5h 42m
$41–86
Bus, line 975 ferry
1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma
2. Take the bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B to 4th Ave & Washington St594 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock975
5h 58m
$41–95
Fly to King County International Airport, ferry, line 118 bus
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)PDX - BFI
2. Take the ferry from Fauntleroy to Vashon Island
3. Take the bus from Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd
4h 50m
$568–835
Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ferry, line 118 bus
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)PDX - SEA
2. Take the ferry from Fauntleroy to Vashon Island
3. Take the bus from Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd
5h 17m
$63–385

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

49Weekly Services

5h 42mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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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 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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