How to get from Vashon to Sammamish by bus and ferry?

From Vashon to Sammamish by bus and ferry

To get from Vashon to Sammamish in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the 975 ferry from Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock station to Water Taxi Route & Water Taxi Route station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 545 bus and finally take the 269 bus from Sr 520 & NE 51st St station to South Sammamish P&R - Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

108min$11.75
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - 975975
Bus - 545
545
Bus - 269269
Leaves from Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock
    ID 99908
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Ferry - 975975
    Wait for ferry
    975
    Downtown Seattle Water Taxi
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Water Taxi Route & Water Taxi Route
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th Ave & James St
    ID 640
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 545545
    Wait for bus
    545
    Redmond
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr 520 & NE 51st St
    ID 71353
    32 min
  • 7
    Bus - 269269
    Wait for bus
    269
    Issaquah Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station South Sammamish P&R - Bay 1
    Ride to bus station
    South Sammamish P&R - Bay 1
    ID 81684
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Vashon to Sammamish by bus and ferry via 975, 554 and 269

To get from Vashon to Sammamish in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the 975 ferry from Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock station to Water Taxi Route & Water Taxi Route station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 554 bus and finally take the 269 bus from Issaquah Transit Center - Bay 5 station to South Sammamish P&R - Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

114min$11.75
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - 975975
Bus - 554
554
Bus - 269269
Leaves from Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock
    ID 99908
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Ferry - 975975
    Wait for ferry
    975
    Downtown Seattle Water Taxi
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Water Taxi Route & Water Taxi Route
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & Cherry St
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Issaquah
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Issaquah Transit Center - Bay 6
    ID 64590
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Issaquah Transit Center - Bay 5
    ID 64592
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 269269
    Wait for bus
    269
    Overlake
  • 9
    Ride to bus station South Sammamish P&R - Bay 1
    Ride to bus station
    South Sammamish P&R - Bay 1
    ID 81684
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vashon to Sammamish

The distance between Vashon, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Sammamish, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 35.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vashon to Sammamish by bus and ferry, 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 Vashon

Vashon is located at Vashon, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW.

Bus stations close to Vashon:

  • Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW

Ferry stations close to Vashon:

  • Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock

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

Sammamish is located at Sammamish, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is 228th Ave SE & SE 20th St.

Bus stations close to Sammamish:

  • 228th Ave SE & SE 20th St
  • Issaquah Pine Lake Rd SE & 231st Ln SE
  • 228th Ave SE & SE 24th St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Vashon to Sammamish by bus and ferry via 975, 554 and 269

To get from Vashon to Sammamish in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the 975 ferry from Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock station to Water Taxi Route & Water Taxi Route station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 554 bus and finally take the 269 bus from Issaquah Transit Center - Bay 5 station to South Sammamish P&R - Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

114min$11.75
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - 975975
Bus - 554
554
Bus - 269269
Leaves from Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock
    ID 99908
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Ferry - 975975
    Wait for ferry
    975
    Downtown Seattle Water Taxi
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Water Taxi Route & Water Taxi Route
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & Cherry St
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Issaquah
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Issaquah Transit Center - Bay 6
    ID 64590
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Issaquah Transit Center - Bay 5
    ID 64592
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 269269
    Wait for bus
    269
    Overlake
  • 9
    Ride to bus station South Sammamish P&R - Bay 1
    Ride to bus station
    South Sammamish P&R - Bay 1
    ID 81684
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Vashon to Sammamish?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 975, Bus line 545, Bus line 269.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Vashon to Sammamish?

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 975, Bus line 554, Bus line 269.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Vashon and Sammamish in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Vashon to Sammamish in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 975 ferry line goes from Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock station near Vashon to Downtown Seattle Water Taxi station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Downtown Seattle Water Taxi station near Sammamish in Seattle - Tacoma, WA

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

    The total travel time between Vashon and Sammamish in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by ferry and bus is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Vashon to get to Sammamish in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get on the 975 ferry from the Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock station near Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Vashon and Sammamish in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get off the ferry at the Downtown Seattle Water Taxi stop, which is closest to Sammamish in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the ferry fare from Vashon to Sammamish?

    The ride from Vashon to Sammamish costs $11.75.