How to get from Port Townsend to Mercer Island by bus and ferry?

From Port Townsend to Mercer Island by bus and ferry

To get from Port Townsend to Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 14 bus from Haines Place Park & Ride station to Kingston Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 401 ferry and finally take the 550 bus from 2nd Ave & Cherry St station to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $5.25. The bus and ferry schedule from Port Townsend may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Mercer Island on the Moovit app.

174min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1414
Ferry - 401
401
Bus - 550
550
Leaves from Haines Place Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haines Place Park & Ride
    ID 057
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Kingston Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingston Ferry Terminal
    ID 248
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Kingston Ferry Dock
    ID 1308
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Ferry - 401401
    Wait for ferry
    401
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dock
    ID 1323
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & Cherry St
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Bellevue
  • 9
    Ride to bus station N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2
    Ride to bus station
    N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2
    ID 64065
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Port Townsend to Mercer Island by bus and ferry via 14, 401 and 554

To get from Port Townsend to Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 14 bus from Haines Place Park & Ride station to Kingston Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 401 ferry and finally take the 554 bus from 2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way station to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $5.25. The bus and ferry schedule from Port Townsend may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Mercer Island on the Moovit app.

179min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1414
Ferry - 401
401
Bus - 554
554
Leaves from Haines Place Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haines Place Park & Ride
    ID 057
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Kingston Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingston Ferry Terminal
    ID 248
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Kingston Ferry Dock
    ID 1308
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Ferry - 401401
    Wait for ferry
    401
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dock
    ID 1323
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way
    ID 2349
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Issaquah
  • 9
    Ride to bus station N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2
    Ride to bus station
    N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2
    ID 64065
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Port Townsend to Mercer Island

The distance between Port Townsend, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Mercer Island, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 59.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Port Townsend to Mercer Island by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Port Townsend to Mercer Island

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Port Townsend to Mercer Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Port Townsend) and destination (Mercer Island), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and ferry schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Port Townsend to Mercer Island by bus and ferry via 14, 401 and 554

To get from Port Townsend to Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 14 bus from Haines Place Park & Ride station to Kingston Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 401 ferry and finally take the 554 bus from 2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way station to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $5.25. The bus and ferry schedule from Port Townsend may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Mercer Island on the Moovit app.

179min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1414
Ferry - 401
401
Bus - 554
554
Leaves from Haines Place Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haines Place Park & Ride
    ID 057
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Kingston Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingston Ferry Terminal
    ID 248
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Kingston Ferry Dock
    ID 1308
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Ferry - 401401
    Wait for ferry
    401
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dock
    ID 1323
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way
    ID 2349
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Issaquah
  • 9
    Ride to bus station N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2
    Ride to bus station
    N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2
    ID 64065
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Port Townsend to Mercer Island?

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 14, Ferry line 401, Bus line 550.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Port Townsend to Mercer Island?

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Bus line 14, Ferry line 401, Bus line 554.

  • Is there a direct bus between Port Townsend and Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Port Townsend to Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 14 bus line goes from Haines Place Park & Ride station near Port Townsend to Kingston Ferry station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Kingston Ferry station near Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Port Townsend to Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Port Townsend and Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Port Townsend to get to Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get on the 14 bus from the Haines Place Park & Ride stop near Port Townsend in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Port Townsend and Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get off the bus at the Kingston Ferry stop, which is closest to Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the total bus and ferry fare from Port Townsend to Mercer Island?

    The ride from Port Townsend to Mercer Island costs $5.25.

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