How to get from Tacoma to Vashon Island by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Tacoma to Vashon Island in Vashon, take the POINT DEFIANCE - TAHLEQUAH ferry from Point Defiance station to Tahlequah station. Next, take the 118 bus from SW Tahlequah Rd & Sr 163 station to Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

66min$2.75
Ferry - POINT DEFIANCE - TAHLEQUAH
POINT DEFIANCE - TAHLEQUAH
Bus - 118118
Walk to Vashon Island
Leaves from Point Defiance

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Tacoma
  • 2
    Ferry - POINT DEFIANCE - TAHLEQUAHPOINT DEFIANCE - TAHLEQUAH
    Wait for ferry
    POINT DEFIANCE - TAHLEQUAH
    To Tahlequah
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Tahlequah
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SW Tahlequah Rd & Sr 163
    ID 47255
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Ferry Terminal Via Shuttle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW
    ID 46769
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Vashon Island
    Walk to
    Vashon Island
    Ferry Dock
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tacoma to Vashon Island

The distance between Tacoma, Vashon and Vashon Island, Vashon is approximately 15.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tacoma to Vashon Island by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Vashon – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Tacoma

Tacoma is located at Tacoma, Vashon and the nearest public transit station is Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal.

Bus stations close to Tacoma:

  • Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
  • Pearl St & Park Wy
  • Pearl St & N 51st St

Public transit stations close to Vashon Island, Vashon

Vashon Island is located at Ferry Dock, Vashon and the nearest public transit station is Vashon Island.

Bus stations close to Vashon Island:

  • Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW

Ferry stations close to Vashon Island:

  • Vashon Island
  • Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock
  • Southworth

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tacoma to Vashon Island?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line POINT DEFIANCE - TAHLEQUAH, Bus line 118.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Tacoma and Vashon Island?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Tacoma to Vashon Island?

    The POINT DEFIANCE - TAHLEQUAH ferry line goes from To Tahlequah station near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Tahlequah station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Tahlequah station near Vashon Island in Vashon.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tacoma to Vashon Island by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Vashon Island in Vashon by ferry and bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Tacoma to get to Vashon Island?

    Get on the POINT DEFIANCE - TAHLEQUAH ferry from the To Tahlequah station near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Tacoma and Vashon Island?

    Get off the ferry at the Tahlequah stop, which is closest to Vashon Island in Vashon.

  • How much is the ferry fare from Tacoma to Vashon Island?

    The ride from Tacoma to Vashon Island costs $2.75.

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