How to get from Tacoma to Poulsbo by bus and ferry?

From Tacoma to Poulsbo by bus and ferry

To get from Tacoma to Poulsbo 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 C LINE bus, then the SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND ferry and finally take the 390 bus from Bainbridge Ferry Terminal station to Hwy 305 at Seminole station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $16.45. The bus and ferry schedule from Tacoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Poulsbo on the Moovit app.

190min$16.45
Bus - 11
11
Bus - 594594
Bus - C LINE
Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Bus - 390
390
Walk to Poulsbo
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
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Columbia St
    ID 481
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - C LINE
    Wait for bus
    C LINE
    West Seattle Alaska Junction
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Columbia St & Alaskan Way
    ID 1558
    1 min
  • 10
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Seattle
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLANDSEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
    Wait for ferry
    SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
    To Bainbridge Island
  • 12
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Bainbridge Island
    35 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bainbridge Ferry Terminal
    ID 1130
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 14
    Bus - 390390
    Wait for bus
    390
    N. Viking Transit Center
  • 15
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 305 at Seminole
    20 min
  • 16
    Walk to Poulsbo
    Walk to
    Poulsbo
    Stenbom Lane Northeast
    510 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Tacoma to Poulsbo by bus and ferry via 11, 594, 120, SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND and 390

To get from Tacoma to Poulsbo 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 120 bus, then the SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND ferry and finally take the 390 bus from Bainbridge Ferry Terminal station to Hwy 305 at Seminole station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $16.45. The bus and ferry schedule from Tacoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Poulsbo on the Moovit app.

190min$16.45
Bus - 11
11
Bus - 594594
Bus - 120120
Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Bus - 390
390
Walk to Poulsbo
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
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Columbia St
    ID 481
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 120120
    Wait for bus
    120
    Burien Transit Center Westwood Village
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Columbia St & Alaskan Way
    ID 1558
    1 min
  • 10
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Seattle
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLANDSEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
    Wait for ferry
    SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
    To Bainbridge Island
  • 12
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Bainbridge Island
    35 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bainbridge Ferry Terminal
    ID 1130
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 14
    Bus - 390390
    Wait for bus
    390
    N. Viking Transit Center
  • 15
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 305 at Seminole
    20 min
  • 16
    Walk to Poulsbo
    Walk to
    Poulsbo
    Stenbom Lane Northeast
    510 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tacoma to Poulsbo

The distance between Tacoma and Poulsbo is approximately 59.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 190 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tacoma to Poulsbo by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Poulsbo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Tacoma to Poulsbo

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Tacoma to Poulsbo using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tacoma) and destination (Poulsbo), 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 Tacoma to Poulsbo by bus and ferry via 11, 594, 120, SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND and 390

To get from Tacoma to Poulsbo 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 120 bus, then the SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND ferry and finally take the 390 bus from Bainbridge Ferry Terminal station to Hwy 305 at Seminole station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $16.45. The bus and ferry schedule from Tacoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Poulsbo on the Moovit app.

190min$16.45
Bus - 11
11
Bus - 594594
Bus - 120120
Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Bus - 390
390
Walk to Poulsbo
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
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Columbia St
    ID 481
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 120120
    Wait for bus
    120
    Burien Transit Center Westwood Village
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Columbia St & Alaskan Way
    ID 1558
    1 min
  • 10
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Seattle
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLANDSEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
    Wait for ferry
    SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
    To Bainbridge Island
  • 12
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Bainbridge Island
    35 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bainbridge Ferry Terminal
    ID 1130
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 14
    Bus - 390390
    Wait for bus
    390
    N. Viking Transit Center
  • 15
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 305 at Seminole
    20 min
  • 16
    Walk to Poulsbo
    Walk to
    Poulsbo
    Stenbom Lane Northeast
    510 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tacoma to Poulsbo?

    The fastest way takes 190 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 594, Bus line C LINE, Ferry line SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Bus line 390.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tacoma to Poulsbo?

    The alternative route takes 190 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 594, Bus line 120, Ferry line SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Bus line 390.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tacoma and Poulsbo?

    No, you’ll have to take 4 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tacoma to Poulsbo?

    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 Poulsbo.

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

    The total travel time between Tacoma and Poulsbo by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 10 min.

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

    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 Poulsbo?

    Get off the bus at the 10th & Commerce TC - Zone C stop, which is closest to Poulsbo.

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

    The ride from Tacoma to Poulsbo costs $16.45.

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