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

By bus and ferry

To get from Tacoma to Port Townsend in 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.

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, Port Townsend and Port Townsend, 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.

Public transit stations close to Tacoma

Tacoma is located at Tacoma, Port Townsend and the nearest public transit station is Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal.

Bus stations close to Tacoma:

  • Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
  • Pearl St & Park Wy
  • Pearl St & N 51st St

Ferry stations close to Tacoma:

  • Point Defiance

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 Water And Filmore (Opposite Ferry Dock).

Bus stations close to Port Townsend:

  • Water And Filmore (Opposite Ferry Dock)
  • Port Townsend Plaza at Ferry Dock
  • Port Townsend Post Office

Ferry stations close to Port Townsend:

  • Port Townsend

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, Bus 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 Port Townsend station near Port Townsend in Port Townsend.

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

    The total travel time between Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Port Townsend in 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 Port Townsend stop, which is closest to Port Townsend in 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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