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How to get fromVashon to Federal Wayby ferry, bus, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Vashon to Federal Way by ferry, bus, or tram

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  1. Ferry, bus, line 578 bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Vashon Island to Fauntleroyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St to 3rd Ave & Pike Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stewart St & 3rd Ave to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7bus bus 578 / ...
    2h 24m
    $15–32

  2. Ferry, bus, tram

    1. Take the ferry from Vashon Island to Fauntleroyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St to 3rd Ave & Pike Stbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Westlake to Federal Way Downtowntram tram
    2h 36m
    $15–32

  3. Line 975 ferry, tram

    1. Take the ferry from Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock to Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dockferry ferry 975
    2. Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to Federal Way Downtowntram tram 1 Line
    2h 49m
    $15

  4. Line 975 ferry, line 578 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock to Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dockferry ferry 975
    2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7bus bus 578 / ...
    2h 27m
    $16

Vashon to Federal Way by bus and ferry

Calendar139Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Vashon, WA, USA and Federal Way, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Vashon to Federal Way. However, you can take the line 118 bus to Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW, walk to Vashon Island, take the ferry to Fauntleroy, walk to Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St, take the bus to 3rd Ave & Pike St, walk to Stewart St & 3rd Ave, then take the line 578 bus to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd to Federal Way Downtown via Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW, Vashon Island, Fauntleroy, Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St, 3rd Ave & Pike St, and Westlake in around 2h 36m.

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