How to get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vashon by ferry and light rail?

By ferry and light rail

To get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 1 LINE light rail from Seatac/Airport Station station to Pioneer Sq Station station. Next, 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 23 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

83min$8.75
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Ferry - 975975
Walk to Vashon
Leaves from Seatac/Airport Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Northgate
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Sq Station
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Water Taxi Route & Water Taxi Route
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Ferry - 975975
    Wait for ferry
    975
    Vashon Island Water Taxi
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock
    ID 99908
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Vashon
    Walk to
    Vashon
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and ferry

To get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 161 bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 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 10 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

130min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 161161
Bus - H LINEH LINE
Ferry - 975975
Walk to Vashon
Leaves from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2
    ID 60900
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Burien Transit Center Seattle Tacoma International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burien Transit Center - Bay 1
    ID 52301
    11 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
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Water Taxi Route & Water Taxi Route
    380 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vashon

The distance between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Vashon, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 24.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vashon by 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is S 176th St & 34th Ave S.

Bus stations close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:

  • S 176th St & 34th Ave S
  • Sea-Tac Airport
  • Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport

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:

  • Southworth
  • Southworth Ferry Dock
  • Vashon Island

Related Routes

By bus and ferry

To get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 161 bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 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 10 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

130min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 161161
Bus - H LINEH LINE
Ferry - 975975
Walk to Vashon
Leaves from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2
    ID 60900
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Burien Transit Center Seattle Tacoma International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burien Transit Center - Bay 1
    ID 52301
    11 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
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Water Taxi Route & Water Taxi Route
    380 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vashon?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 1 LINE, Bus line 975.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vashon?

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 161, Bus line H LINE, Bus line 975.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Vashon?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vashon?

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from Northgate station near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seatac to Pioneer Sq Station station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Vashon station near Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vashon by light rail and ferry?

    The total travel time between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seatac and Vashon in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by light rail and ferry is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to get to Vashon?

    Get on the 1 LINE light rail from the Northgate station near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seatac.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Vashon?

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

  • How much is the light rail fare from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vashon?

    The ride from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vashon costs $8.75.

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