How to get from Vashon to Space Needle by bus and ferry?

Vashon to Space Needle - Ferry Schedule

The 975 ferry from Vashon to Space Needle runs from 6:10 AM to 6:58 PM, with departures every 1 hr-2 hr 35 min. The trip takes about 54 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Vashon to Space Needle by bus and ferry

To get from Vashon to Space Needle in Seattle, take the 975 ferry from Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock station to Water Taxi Route & Water Taxi Route station. Next, take the 4 bus from 3rd Ave & Columbia St station to 5th Ave N & Broad St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $8.50. The bus and ferry schedule from Vashon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Space Needle on the Moovit app.

54min$8.50
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - 975975
Bus - 44
Walk to Space Needle
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 • 4 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
    3rd Ave & Columbia St
    ID 538
    770 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Seattle Pacific University Downtown Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th Ave N & Broad St
    ID 4220
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Space Needle
    Walk to
    Space Needle
    Broad Street
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vashon to Space Needle

The distance between Vashon, Seattle and Space Needle, Seattle is approximately 11.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vashon to Space Needle 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 Space Needle

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Vashon to Space Needle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Vashon) and destination (Space Needle), 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 Space Needle?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Ferry line 975, Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Vashon and Space Needle?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Vashon to Space Needle?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Vashon to Space Needle by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Space Needle in Seattle by ferry and bus is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Vashon to get to Space Needle?

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

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Vashon and Space Needle?

    Get off the ferry at the Water Taxi Route & Water Taxi Route stop, which is closest to Space Needle in Seattle.

  • When is the last ferry from Vashon to Space Needle?

    The last ferry from Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Space Needle in Seattle is the Water Taxi: Vashon Island - Downtown Seattle line. It leaves the Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock at 11:58 AM.

  • How much is the ferry fare from Vashon to Space Needle?

    The ride from Vashon to Space Needle costs $8.50.

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