How to get from Mount Vernon to Vashon by bus, ferry and train?

By bus, ferry and train

To get from Mount Vernon to Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 205 bus from Skagit Valley College station to Skagit Station Gate 8 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the 975 ferry from Water Taxi Route & Water Taxi Route station to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 46 min.

466min
Bus - 205205
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Ferry - 975975
Walk to Vashon
Leaves from Skagit Valley College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mount Vernon
  • 2
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    Skagit Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skagit Station Gate 8
    ID 6288
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mount Vernon Amtrak Station
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Portland
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Seattle
    117 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Water Taxi Route & Water Taxi Route
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Ferry - 975975
    Wait for ferry
    975
    Vashon Island Water Taxi
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock
    ID 99908
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vashon
    Walk to
    Vashon
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, ferry and train via 204, AMTRAK CASCADES and 975

To get from Mount Vernon to Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 204 bus from Skagit Valley College station to Skagit Station Gate 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the 975 ferry from Water Taxi Route & Water Taxi Route station to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 8 min.

488min
Bus - 204204
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Ferry - 975975
Walk to Vashon
Leaves from Skagit Valley College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mount Vernon
  • 2
    Bus - 204204
    Wait for bus
    204
    Skagit Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skagit Station Gate 4
    ID 6244
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mount Vernon Amtrak Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Portland
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Seattle
    117 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Water Taxi Route & Water Taxi Route
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Ferry - 975975
    Wait for ferry
    975
    Vashon Island Water Taxi
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock
    ID 99908
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vashon
    Walk to
    Vashon
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mount Vernon to Vashon

The distance between Mount Vernon, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Vashon, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 77.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 466 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Vernon to Vashon by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon is located at Mount Vernon, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Skagit Valley College.

Train stations close to Mount Vernon:

  • Mount Vernon Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Mount Vernon:

  • Skagit Valley College
  • College Way & Laventure at Mcdonalds
  • College Way at J.J. Place

Public transit stations close to Vashon, Seattle - Tacoma, WA

Vashon is located at Vashon, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Vashon Island.

Bus stations close to Vashon:

  • Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW

Ferry stations close to Vashon:

  • Vashon Island
  • Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock
  • Southworth

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, ferry and train via 204, AMTRAK CASCADES and 975

To get from Mount Vernon to Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 204 bus from Skagit Valley College station to Skagit Station Gate 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the 975 ferry from Water Taxi Route & Water Taxi Route station to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 8 min.

488min
Bus - 204204
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Ferry - 975975
Walk to Vashon
Leaves from Skagit Valley College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mount Vernon
  • 2
    Bus - 204204
    Wait for bus
    204
    Skagit Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skagit Station Gate 4
    ID 6244
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mount Vernon Amtrak Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Portland
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Seattle
    117 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Water Taxi Route & Water Taxi Route
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Ferry - 975975
    Wait for ferry
    975
    Vashon Island Water Taxi
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock
    ID 99908
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vashon
    Walk to
    Vashon
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mount Vernon to Vashon?

    The fastest way takes 466 minutes, using Bus line 205, Bus line AMTRAK CASCADES, Bus line 975.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mount Vernon to Vashon?

    The alternative route takes 488 minutes, using Bus line 204, Bus line AMTRAK CASCADES, Bus line 975.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mount Vernon and Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mount Vernon to Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 205 bus line goes from Skagit Station station near Mount Vernon to Skagit Station Gate 8 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Vashon station near Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA

  • How long does it take to travel from Mount Vernon to Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus, train and ferry?

    The total travel time between Mount Vernon and Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus, train and ferry is about 7 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mount Vernon to get to Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get on the 205 bus from the Skagit Station stop near Mount Vernon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Mount Vernon and Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get off the bus at the Vashon station, which is closest to Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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