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

From Tacoma to Port Townsend by bus and ferry

To get from Tacoma to Port Townsend you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 11 bus from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station to 10th & Commerce Tc - Zone C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 594 bus, then the SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND ferry, then the 390 bus and finally take the 7 bus from North Viking Transit Center station to Haines Place Park And Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $13.70. The bus and ferry schedule from Tacoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Port Townsend on the Moovit app.

328min$13.70
Bus - 11
11
Bus - 594594
Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Bus - 390
390
Bus - 77
Walk to Port Townsend
Leaves from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tacoma
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Downtown Tacoma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Commerce Tc - Zone C
    ID 4082
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    10th & Commerce Tc - Zone D
    ID 4083
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave & Cherry St
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Seattle
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLANDSEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
    Wait for ferry
    SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
    To Bainbridge Island
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Bainbridge Island
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bainbridge Ferry Terminal
    ID 1130
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 11
    Bus - 390390
    Wait for bus
    390
    N. Viking Transit Center
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Viking Transit Center
    ID 177
    28 min
  • 13
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Port Townsend
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haines Place Park And Ride
    ID 057
    61 min
  • 15
    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 Tacoma to Port Townsend

The distance between Tacoma and Port Townsend is approximately 99.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 328 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tacoma 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.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Tacoma to Port Townsend

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Tacoma to Port Townsend using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tacoma) and destination (Port Townsend), 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 328 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 594, Ferry line SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Bus line 390, Bus line 7.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 4 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tacoma to Port Townsend?

    The 11 bus line goes from Downtown Tacoma station near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to 10th & Commerce Tc - Zone C station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till 10th & Commerce Tc - Zone C station near Port Townsend.

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

    The total travel time between Tacoma and Port Townsend by bus and ferry is about 5 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the 11 bus from the Downtown Tacoma stop near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the 10th & Commerce Tc - Zone C stop, which is closest to Port Townsend.

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

    The ride from Tacoma to Port Townsend costs $13.70.

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