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

By bus and ferry

To get from Shelton to Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 6 from Transit Community Center station to Olympia Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 620 bus, then the 594 bus, then the C LINE bus and finally take the FAUNTLEROY - VASHON ISLAND ferry from Fauntleroy station to Vashon Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

331min$9.75
Bus - 620620
Bus - 594594
Bus - C LINE
Ferry - FAUNTLEROY - VASHON ISLAND
FAUNTLEROY - VASHON ISLAND
Leaves from Transit Community Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from station
    Start from station
    Shelton
  • 2
    Wait for
    6
    Olympia
  • 3
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Olympia Transit Center
    ID 020
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 620620
    Wait for bus
    620
    Outbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R - Zone J
    ID 4231
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Seattle
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave & Cherry St
    78 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Columbia St
    ID 481
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 11
    Bus - C LINE
    Wait for bus
    C LINE
    West Seattle Alaska Junction
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    ID 20250
    32 min
  • 13
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Fauntleroy
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 14
    Ferry - FAUNTLEROY - VASHON ISLANDFAUNTLEROY - VASHON ISLAND
    Wait for ferry
    FAUNTLEROY - VASHON ISLAND
    To Vashon Island
  • 15
    Ride to ferry station Vashon Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Vashon Island
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Shelton to Vashon

The distance between Shelton, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Vashon, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 100.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 331 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shelton to Vashon 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 Shelton

Shelton is located at Shelton, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is 9th St and Turner Ave.

Bus stations close to Shelton:

  • 9th St and Turner Ave
  • 7th St &Turner
  • Cota & 5th @ Peninsula Credit Union

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 Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW.

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 Ferry Dock

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 331 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line 620, Bus line 594, Bus line C LINE, Bus line FAUNTLEROY - VASHON ISLAND.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 31 min.

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

    The null line goes from Olympia station near Shelton to Olympia Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and one ferry line till Vashon Island station near Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA

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

    The total travel time between Shelton and Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and ferry is about 5 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the null from the Olympia stop near Shelton in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and ferry fare from Shelton to Vashon?

    The ride from Shelton to Vashon costs $9.75.

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