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

From Des Moines to Vashon by bus, ferry and light rail

To get from Des Moines to Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one ferry line: take the A LINE bus from Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St station to International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 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 45 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

105min$11.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - A LINE
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Ferry - 975975
Walk to Vashon
Leaves from Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St
    ID 60810
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - A LINE
    Wait for bus
    A LINE
    Tukwila Link Station International Boulevard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2
    ID 60900
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Seatac/Airport Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Northgate
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Sq Station
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Water Taxi Route & Water Taxi Route
    650 yd • 8 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 • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Des Moines to Vashon by bus and ferry

To get from Des Moines to Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 165 bus from Pacific Hwy S & Kent Des Moines Rd station to Burien Transit Center - Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the H LINE bus 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 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

126min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 165165
Bus - H LINEH LINE
Ferry - 975975
Walk to Vashon
Leaves from Pacific Hwy S & Kent Des Moines Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Hwy S & Kent Des Moines Rd
    ID 50480
    0.53 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 165165
    Wait for bus
    165
    Burien Transit Center Kent
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burien Transit Center - Bay 1
    ID 52301
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Burien Transit Center - Bay 3
    ID 52303
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - H LINEH LINE
    Wait for bus
    H LINE
    Downtown Seattle Westwood Village
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alaskan Way & Columbia St
    ID 1559
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Water Taxi Route & Water Taxi Route
    370 yd • 5 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 • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Moines to Vashon

The distance between Des Moines, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Vashon, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 27.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Moines 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.

Public transit stations close to Des Moines

Des Moines is located at Des Moines, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St.

Bus stations close to Des Moines:

  • Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St
  • 24th Ave S & S 226th St
  • Pacific Hwy S & Kent Des Moines Rd

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

Vashon is located at Vashon, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Southworth.

Bus stations close to Vashon:

  • Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW

Ferry stations close to Vashon:

  • Southworth
  • Southworth Ferry Dock
  • Vashon Island

Related Routes

From Des Moines to Vashon by bus and ferry

To get from Des Moines to Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 165 bus from Pacific Hwy S & Kent Des Moines Rd station to Burien Transit Center - Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the H LINE bus 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 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

126min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 165165
Bus - H LINEH LINE
Ferry - 975975
Walk to Vashon
Leaves from Pacific Hwy S & Kent Des Moines Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Hwy S & Kent Des Moines Rd
    ID 50480
    0.53 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 165165
    Wait for bus
    165
    Burien Transit Center Kent
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burien Transit Center - Bay 1
    ID 52301
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Burien Transit Center - Bay 3
    ID 52303
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - H LINEH LINE
    Wait for bus
    H LINE
    Downtown Seattle Westwood Village
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alaskan Way & Columbia St
    ID 1559
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Water Taxi Route & Water Taxi Route
    370 yd • 5 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 • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Vashon?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line 1 LINE, Bus line 975.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Des Moines to Vashon?

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 165, Bus line H LINE, Bus line 975.

  • Is there a direct bus between Des Moines 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 45 min.

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

    The A LINE bus line goes from Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St station near Des Moines to Tukwila Link Station International Boulevard station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one ferry line till Tukwila Link Station International Boulevard station near Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA

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

    The total travel time between Des Moines and Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus, light rail and ferry is about 1 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the A LINE bus from the Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St stop near Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Tukwila Link Station International Boulevard station, which is closest to Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The ride from Des Moines to Vashon costs $11.50.