How to get from Vashon to Alki Beach by bus and ferry?

Vashon to Alki Beach - Ferry Schedule

The VASHON ISLAND - FAUNTLEROY ferry from Vashon to Alki Beach runs from 12:15 AM to 11:00 PM, with departures every 15 min-3 hr 50 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 12 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Vashon to Alki Beach by bus and ferry

To get from Vashon to Alki Beach in Seattle, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the VASHON ISLAND - FAUNTLEROY ferry from Vashon Island station to Fauntleroy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C LINE bus and finally take the 50 bus from SW Alaska St & 44th Ave SW - Bay 4 station to 63rd Ave SW & Alki Ave SW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and ferry schedule from Vashon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Alki Beach on the Moovit app.

72min$2.75
Ferry - VASHON ISLAND - FAUNTLEROY
VASHON ISLAND - FAUNTLEROY
Bus - C LINE
Bus - 5050
Walk to Alki Beach
Leaves from Vashon Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Vashon
  • 2
    Ferry - VASHON ISLAND - FAUNTLEROYVASHON ISLAND - FAUNTLEROY
    Wait for ferry
    VASHON ISLAND - FAUNTLEROY
    To Fauntleroy
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Fauntleroy
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    ID 19670
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - C LINE
    Wait for bus
    C LINE
    South Lake Union Downtown Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW Alaska St & California Ave SW - Bay 1
    ID 19862
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SW Alaska St & 44th Ave SW - Bay 4
    ID 32011
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    West Seattle South Downtown Seattle
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    63rd Ave SW & Alki Ave SW
    ID 15652
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alki Beach
    Walk to
    Alki Beach
    Seattle, WA 98116
    700 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vashon to Alki Beach

The distance between Vashon, Seattle and Alki Beach, Seattle is approximately 9.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vashon to Alki Beach by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Vashon to Alki Beach

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Vashon to Alki Beach using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Vashon) and destination (Alki Beach), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and ferry schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Vashon to Alki Beach?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Ferry line VASHON ISLAND - FAUNTLEROY, Bus line C LINE, Bus line 50.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Vashon and Alki Beach?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Vashon to Alki Beach?

    The VASHON ISLAND - FAUNTLEROY ferry line goes from Fauntleroy station near Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St station near Alki Beach in Seattle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Vashon to Alki Beach by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Alki Beach in Seattle by ferry and bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Vashon to get to Alki Beach?

    Get on the VASHON ISLAND - FAUNTLEROY ferry from the Fauntleroy station near Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Vashon and Alki Beach?

    Get off the ferry at the Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St stop, which is closest to Alki Beach in Seattle.

  • How much is the ferry fare from Vashon to Alki Beach?

    The ride from Vashon to Alki Beach costs $2.75.

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