How to get from Seattle to Port Townsend by bus and ferry?

From Seattle to Port Townsend by bus and ferry

To get from Seattle to Port Townsend in Port Townsend, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the C LINE bus from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St station to Alaskan Way & Columbia St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SEATTLE-KINGSTON FAST FERRY ferry and finally take the 14 bus from Kingston Ferry Terminal station to Haines Place Park and Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

178min$12.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - C LINE
Ferry - SEATTLE-KINGSTON FAST FERRY
SEATTLE-KINGSTON FAST FERRY
Bus - 1414
Walk to Port Townsend
Leaves from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    ID 19670
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - C LINE
    Wait for bus
    C LINE
    South Lake Union Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alaskan Way & Columbia St
    ID 1559
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dock
    ID 1323
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Ferry - SEATTLE-KINGSTON FAST FERRYSEATTLE-KINGSTON FAST FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    SEATTLE-KINGSTON FAST FERRY
    To Kingston
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Kingston Ferry Dock
    ID 1308
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kingston Ferry Terminal
    ID 248
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Port Townsend
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haines Place Park and Ride
    ID 057
    72 min
  • 10
    Walk to Port Townsend
    Walk to
    Port Townsend
    1.04 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Seattle to Port Townsend by bus and ferry via 21, SEATTLE-KINGSTON FAST FERRY and 14

To get from Seattle to Port Townsend in Port Townsend, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 21 bus from 35th Ave SW & SW Barton St station to Alaskan Way & Columbia St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SEATTLE-KINGSTON FAST FERRY ferry and finally take the 14 bus from Kingston Ferry Terminal station to Haines Place Park and Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

580min$12.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Ferry - SEATTLE-KINGSTON FAST FERRY
SEATTLE-KINGSTON FAST FERRY
Bus - 1414
Walk to Port Townsend
Leaves from 35th Ave SW & SW Barton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    35th Ave SW & SW Barton St
    ID 22580
    0.85 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alaskan Way & Columbia St
    ID 1559
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dock
    ID 1323
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Ferry - SEATTLE-KINGSTON FAST FERRYSEATTLE-KINGSTON FAST FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    SEATTLE-KINGSTON FAST FERRY
    To Kingston
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Kingston Ferry Dock
    ID 1308
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kingston Ferry Terminal
    ID 248
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Port Townsend
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haines Place Park and Ride
    ID 057
    72 min
  • 10
    Walk to Port Townsend
    Walk to
    Port Townsend
    1.04 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Seattle to Port Townsend

The distance between Seattle, Port Townsend and Port Townsend, Port Townsend is approximately 64.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seattle to Port Townsend by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Port Townsend – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Seattle

Seattle is located at Seattle, Port Townsend and the nearest public transit station is Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St.

Bus stations close to Seattle:

  • Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
  • Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Rose St
  • SW Wildwood Pl & 46th Ave SW

Public transit stations close to Port Townsend, Port Townsend

Port Townsend is located at Port Townsend, Port Townsend and the nearest public transit station is Lawrence and Taylor.

Bus stations close to Port Townsend:

  • Lawrence and Taylor
  • Lawrence and Tyler
  • Lawrence and Tyler (Community Center)

Ferry stations close to Port Townsend:

  • Port Townsend

Related Routes

Alternative route from Seattle to Port Townsend by bus and ferry via 21, SEATTLE-KINGSTON FAST FERRY and 14

To get from Seattle to Port Townsend in Port Townsend, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 21 bus from 35th Ave SW & SW Barton St station to Alaskan Way & Columbia St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SEATTLE-KINGSTON FAST FERRY ferry and finally take the 14 bus from Kingston Ferry Terminal station to Haines Place Park and Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

580min$12.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Ferry - SEATTLE-KINGSTON FAST FERRY
SEATTLE-KINGSTON FAST FERRY
Bus - 1414
Walk to Port Townsend
Leaves from 35th Ave SW & SW Barton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    35th Ave SW & SW Barton St
    ID 22580
    0.85 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alaskan Way & Columbia St
    ID 1559
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dock
    ID 1323
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Ferry - SEATTLE-KINGSTON FAST FERRYSEATTLE-KINGSTON FAST FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    SEATTLE-KINGSTON FAST FERRY
    To Kingston
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Kingston Ferry Dock
    ID 1308
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kingston Ferry Terminal
    ID 248
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Port Townsend
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haines Place Park and Ride
    ID 057
    72 min
  • 10
    Walk to Port Townsend
    Walk to
    Port Townsend
    1.04 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line C LINE, Bus line SEATTLE-KINGSTON FAST FERRY, Bus line 14.

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

    The alternative route takes 580 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line SEATTLE-KINGSTON FAST FERRY, Bus line 14.

  • Is there a direct bus between Seattle and Port Townsend?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Seattle to Port Townsend?

    The C LINE bus line goes from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St station near Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to South Lake Union Downtown Seattle station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till South Lake Union Downtown Seattle station near Port Townsend in Port Townsend.

  • How long does it take to travel from Seattle to Port Townsend by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Port Townsend in Port Townsend by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Seattle to get to Port Townsend?

    Get on the C LINE bus from the Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St stop near Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Seattle and Port Townsend?

    Get off the bus at the South Lake Union Downtown Seattle stop, which is closest to Port Townsend in Port Townsend.

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

    The ride from Seattle to Port Townsend costs $12.75.