How to get from Bellevue to Vashon by bus, ferry and light rail?

Bellevue to Vashon - Bus Schedule

The 218 bus from Bellevue to Vashon runs from 5:43 AM to 9:11 AM, with departures every 20-35 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 10 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Bellevue to Vashon by bus, ferry and light rail

To get from Bellevue to Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one ferry line: take the 218 bus from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 station to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 LINE light rail and finally take the 975 ferry from Water Taxi Route & Water Taxi Route station to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $11.50. The bus, ferry and light rail schedule from Bellevue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and light rail schedule to Vashon on the Moovit app.

70min$11.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 218218
Light Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Ferry - 975975
Walk to Vashon
Leaves from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3
    ID 67019
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 218218
    Wait for bus
    218
    Mercer Island Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1
    ID 64140
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mercer Island
    190 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 2 LINE2 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    2 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Water Taxi Route & Water Taxi Route
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Ferry - 975975
    Wait for ferry
    975
    Vashon Island Water Taxi
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock
    ID 99908
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vashon
    Walk to
    Vashon
    350 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bellevue to Vashon

The distance between Bellevue, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Vashon, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 19.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bellevue to Vashon by bus, ferry and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Light Rail schedule from Bellevue to Vashon

To check the bus, ferry and light rail schedule from Bellevue to Vashon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bellevue) and destination (Vashon), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, ferry and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, ferry and light rail, 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, ferry and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 218, Light Rail line 2 LINE, Ferry line 975.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one light rail line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

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

    The 218 bus line goes from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 station near Bellevue to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one ferry line till N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station near Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Bellevue and Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus, light rail and ferry is about 1 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the 218 bus from the I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 stop near Bellevue in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station, which is closest to Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the total bus, light rail and ferry fare from Bellevue to Vashon?

    The ride from Bellevue to Vashon costs $11.50.

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