The ferry ride to Vashon Island is a short trip with departures daily every fifteen minutes. The round trip cost for Port Defiance/Tahlequah is $6.50 plus a bicycle surcharge of $1. All fares are collected here, as there is no staff at the Tahlequah landing. As a cyclist, you should arrive 20 minutes early, as they load bicycles before vehicle loading. Otherwise, your bike will be loaded at the end of the process.

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