Tahlequah (Vashon Island) to Point Defiance (Tacoma)
Washington State Ferries runs 19 to 20 sailings a day from Tahlequah (Vashon Island) to Point Defiance (Tacoma), the first at 05:30 and the last at 22:55. The crossing takes about 15 minutes, and no fare is charged in this direction.
Fares as published by the operators, in USD, last checked . Vehicle fares rise in the summer season, and some crossings collect the fare in one direction only — a "No charge" row is the operator's own entry, not a gap.
About this crossing
Tahlequah is an unstaffed landing at the south end of Vashon, where the island's highway runs out. It has no waiting room, no toilets and no ticket sales, and WSF's terminal crew arrive on the boat. Nobody pays on this leg, since the round trip is collected at Point Defiance on the way to the island. A park-and-ride sits next to the dock, and King County Metro buses stop at the landing. Passengers who need help boarding should read our accessible travel guide and allow for the lack of shore facilities.
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Tahlequah (Vashon Island) to Point Defiance (Tacoma)?
About 15 minutes on the published timetable.
How many ferries a day go from Tahlequah (Vashon Island) to Point Defiance (Tacoma)?
Between 19 and 20 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Friday. The first boat leaves at 05:30 and the last at 22:55, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Tahlequah (Vashon Island) to Point Defiance (Tacoma)?
Washington State Ferries runs this crossing. Tickets are sold by the operator; this site lists the timetable and does not sell them.
How much is the ferry from Tahlequah (Vashon Island) to Point Defiance (Tacoma)?
No passenger fare is collected in this direction. Vehicles travel without a fare in this direction. Prices as the operator published them on 1 August 2026.
