Getting To BioSound From Tacoma

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Step‑by‑Step Directions from Tacoma

1. Drive (or take bus) to the ferry terminal at Point Defiance Ferry Terminal — the terminal in Tacoma that connects to Vashon Island.
    
   • If driving via car: From I‑5, take exit 132 onto Hwy 16 west, go ~3 miles, exit at 6th Avenue (sign: Vashon ferry), then right onto Hwy 163 (Pearl Street). Follow roughly 3.5 miles to the ferry toll plaza/terminal.
      
   • If using public transit: You can take a bus (for example Pierce Transit “Line 11” from Tacoma) to Point Defiance Ferry Terminal.
      

1. Take the ferry from Point Defiance → Tahlequah Ferry Terminal on Vashon Island.
    
   • This is the route known as Point Defiance–Tahlequah ferry.
      
   • Ferry ride is short — about 15 minutes.
      

1. From Tahlequah terminal to PNW Biosound
    
   • Once you arrive at Tahlequah on Vashon Island, you can drive or take local transit to 

                          17917 Vashon Highway SW, Upstairs Office

• The Point Defiance–Tahlequah ferry is the short route — about 1.7 miles / 15‑minute crossing.
   
• Fares (one‑way, as of Nov 2025):
   
  • Adult (pedestrian): ~ US$7.45 WSDOT
     
  • Vehicle + driver (standard car, under 22’): ~ US$24.95 WSDOT
     
  • Bicycle surcharge (if biking on ferry): ~ US$1.00 WSDOT

• During busy times (holidays, rush hours), ferries may fill up — if driving, it’s wise to arrive early. Some folks on public forums for Tacoma / Vashon suggest showing up about an hour early before a scheduled sailing to reduce chances of missing a spot. 

• Ferry ride only ~15 minutes, but plan for total travel ~2.5–3 hours if using bus.
   
• Recommend arriving at the terminal at least ~60 min early if you plan to bring a vehicle.