How to get from Seattle to Point Defiance Park by bus and ferry?

Seattle to Point Defiance Park - Ferry Schedule

The FAUNTLEROY - VASHON ISLAND ferry from Seattle to Point Defiance Park runs from 1:05 AM to 11:50 PM, with departures every 20 min-4 hr. The trip takes about 2 hr 6 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Seattle to Point Defiance Park by bus and ferry

To get from Seattle to Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, you’ll need to take 2 ferry lines and one bus line: take the FAUNTLEROY - VASHON ISLAND ferry from Fauntleroy station to Vashon Island station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 118 bus and finally take the TAHLEQUAH - POINT DEFIANCE ferry from Tahlequah station to Point Defiance station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $8.40. The bus and ferry schedule from Seattle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Point Defiance Park on the Moovit app.

126min$8.40
Ferry - FAUNTLEROY - VASHON ISLAND
FAUNTLEROY - VASHON ISLAND
Bus - 118118
Ferry - TAHLEQUAH - POINT DEFIANCE
TAHLEQUAH - POINT DEFIANCE
Walk to Point Defiance Park
Leaves from Fauntleroy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Seattle
  • 2
    Ferry - FAUNTLEROY - VASHON ISLANDFAUNTLEROY - VASHON ISLAND
    Wait for ferry
    FAUNTLEROY - VASHON ISLAND
    To Vashon Island
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Vashon Island
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW
    ID 46769
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Tahlequah
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW Tahlequah Rd & Sr 163
    ID 47255
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Tahlequah
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Ferry - TAHLEQUAH - POINT DEFIANCETAHLEQUAH - POINT DEFIANCE
    Wait for ferry
    TAHLEQUAH - POINT DEFIANCE
    To Point Defiance
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Point Defiance
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Point Defiance Park
    Walk to
    Point Defiance Park
    Bridge Vw
    1.53 mi • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Seattle to Point Defiance Park

The distance between Seattle, Tacoma and Point Defiance Park, Tacoma is approximately 21.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seattle to Point Defiance Park by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Tacoma – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Seattle to Point Defiance Park

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Seattle to Point Defiance Park using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Seattle) and destination (Point Defiance Park), 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 Seattle to Point Defiance Park?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Ferry line FAUNTLEROY - VASHON ISLAND, Bus line 118, Ferry line TAHLEQUAH - POINT DEFIANCE.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Seattle and Point Defiance Park?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 ferry lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Seattle to Point Defiance Park?

    The FAUNTLEROY - VASHON ISLAND ferry line goes from Vashon Island station near Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line and one bus line till Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW station near Point Defiance Park in Tacoma.

  • How long does it take to travel from Seattle to Point Defiance Park by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Point Defiance Park in Tacoma by ferry and bus is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Seattle to get to Point Defiance Park?

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

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Seattle and Point Defiance Park?

    Get off the ferry at the Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW station, which is closest to Point Defiance Park in Tacoma.

  • How much is the total ferry and bus fare from Seattle to Point Defiance Park?

    The ride from Seattle to Point Defiance Park costs $8.40.

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