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

Vashon to Point Defiance Park - Bus Schedule

The 118 bus from Vashon to Point Defiance Park runs from 6:35 AM to 5:02 PM, with departures every 40 min-1 hr 40 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 26 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Vashon to Point Defiance Park by bus and ferry

To get from Vashon to Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, take the 118 bus from Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW station to SW Tahlequah Rd & Sr 163 station. Next, take the TAHLEQUAH - POINT DEFIANCE ferry from Tahlequah station to Point Defiance station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 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 Point Defiance Park on the Moovit app.

86min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 118118
Ferry - TAHLEQUAH - POINT DEFIANCE
TAHLEQUAH - POINT DEFIANCE
Walk to Point Defiance Park
Leaves from Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW
    ID 46769
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Tahlequah
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW Tahlequah Rd & Sr 163
    ID 47255
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Tahlequah
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - TAHLEQUAH - POINT DEFIANCETAHLEQUAH - POINT DEFIANCE
    Wait for ferry
    TAHLEQUAH - POINT DEFIANCE
    To Point Defiance
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Point Defiance
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Point Defiance Park
    Walk to
    Point Defiance Park
    Bridge Vw
    1.53 mi • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Vashon to Point Defiance Park

The distance between Vashon, Tacoma and Point Defiance Park, Tacoma is approximately 17.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vashon 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 Vashon to Point Defiance Park

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

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Vashon to Point Defiance Park?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 118, Ferry line TAHLEQUAH - POINT DEFIANCE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Vashon and Point Defiance Park?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Vashon to Point Defiance Park?

    The 118 bus line goes from Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW station near Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to SW Tahlequah Rd & Sr 163 station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till SW Tahlequah Rd & Sr 163 station near Point Defiance Park in Tacoma.

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

    The total travel time between Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Point Defiance Park in Tacoma by bus and ferry is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Vashon to get to Point Defiance Park?

    Get on the 118 bus from the Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW stop near Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Vashon and Point Defiance Park?

    Get off the bus at the SW Tahlequah Rd & Sr 163 station, which is closest to Point Defiance Park in Tacoma.

  • How much is the bus fare from Vashon to Point Defiance Park?

    The ride from Vashon to Point Defiance Park costs $2.75.

Popular Routes