What is the cheapest way to get from Vashon to Mercer Island?

The cheapest way to get from Vashon to Mercer Island is to line 118 bus and line 975 ferry and line 550 bus and line 204 bus which costs $16 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vashon to Mercer Island?

The fastest way to get from Vashon to Mercer Island is to ferry and bus via Westlake which takes 2h 43m and costs $17 - $35.

How far is it from Vashon to Mercer Island?

The distance between Vashon and Mercer Island is 25 miles.

How do I travel from Vashon to Mercer Island without a car?

The best way to get from Vashon to Mercer Island without a car is to ferry and bus via Westlake which takes 2h 43m and costs $17 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Vashon to Mercer Island?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Vashon to Mercer Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mercer Island?

There are 1530+ hotels available in Mercer Island.

Vashon to Mercer Island - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and line 118 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Vashon to Mercer Island by ferry, bus, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus via Westlake
best
1. Take the ferry from Vashon Island to Fauntleroyferry Vashon Island - Fauntleroy
2. Take the bus from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St to 3rd Ave & Pike Stbus C Line
2h 43m
$18–35
Line 118 bus, line 975 ferry, line 550 bus, line 204 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd to Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SWbus 118 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock to Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dockferry 975
3. Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2bus 550 / ...
4. Take the bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd Stbus 630 / ...
2h 44m
$16
Line 118 bus, line 975 ferry, tram, line 204 bus
1. Take the bus from Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd to Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SWbus 118 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock to Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dockferry 975
3. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to Mercer Islandtram
4. Take the bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd Stbus 630 / ...
2h 46m
$16
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Vashon Island to Fauntleroyferry Vashon Island - Fauntleroy
2. Take the bus from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St to 3rd Ave & Pike Stbus C Line
2h 49m
$18–35

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vashon to Mercer Island.

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Distance: 25.1 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Vashon, WA, USA and Mercer Island, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Vashon to Mercer Island. 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 Westlake, take the vehicle to Mercer Island, walk to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2, then take the line 630 bus to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St via Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW, Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock, Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock, 2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way, and N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 in around 2h 44m.

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