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 light rail line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the 1 LINE light rail from Kent Des Moines station to Symphony station. Next, you’ll have to switch to 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 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $11.40. The bus, ferry and light rail schedule from Des Moines may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and light rail schedule to Vashon on the Moovit app.

128min$11.40
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - C LINE
Ferry - FAUNTLEROY - VASHON ISLAND
FAUNTLEROY - VASHON ISLAND
Leaves from Kent Des Moines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Kent Des Moines
    0.75 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Symphony
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Seneca St
    ID 468
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - C LINE
    Wait for bus
    C LINE
    West Seattle Alaska Junction
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    ID 20250
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Fauntleroy
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Ferry - FAUNTLEROY - VASHON ISLANDFAUNTLEROY - VASHON ISLAND
    Wait for ferry
    FAUNTLEROY - VASHON ISLAND
    To Vashon Island
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Vashon Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Vashon Island
    20 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 31.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 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.

Bus, Ferry And Light Rail schedule from Des Moines to Vashon

To check the bus, ferry and light rail schedule from Des Moines to Vashon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Des Moines) 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 Des Moines to Vashon?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line C LINE, Ferry line FAUNTLEROY - VASHON ISLAND.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Des Moines and Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

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

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from Kent Des Moines station near Des Moines to Symphony station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Symphony station near Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Des Moines and Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by light rail, bus and ferry is about 2 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the 1 LINE light rail from the Kent Des Moines station near Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

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

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

    The ride from Des Moines to Vashon costs $11.40.

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