What is the cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Port Townsend?

The cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Port Townsend is to bus and line 6 bus and ferry via Mount Vernon which costs $7 - $35 and takes 6h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bellingham to Port Townsend?

The fastest way to get from Bellingham to Port Townsend is to train and drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $40 - $120.

How far is it from Bellingham to Port Townsend?

The distance between Bellingham and Port Townsend is 82 miles. The road distance is 201 miles.

How do I travel from Bellingham to Port Townsend without a car?

The best way to get from Bellingham to Port Townsend without a car is to bus and line 6 bus and ferry via Mount Vernon which takes 6h 27m and costs $7 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Bellingham to Port Townsend?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Bellingham to Port Townsend, including transfers.

Can I drive from Bellingham to Port Townsend?

Yes, the driving distance between Bellingham to Port Townsend is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Bellingham to Port Townsend.

Where can I stay near Port Townsend?

There are 193+ hotels available in Port Townsend.

Bellingham to Port Townsend - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 6 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Bellingham to Port Townsend by bus, ferry, train, or car

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Bus, line 6 bus, ferry via Mount Vernon
best
1. Take the bus from Bellingham Transit Station to Skagit Station Gate 4bus 80X
2. Take the bus from Harbor Station Transfer Center Bayshore Dr to SR 20 at Coupeville Ferry Terminalbus 6
3. Take the ferry from Coupeville to Port Townsendferry
6h 27m
$8–33
Train, drive (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
2. Drive from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Port Townsendcar
3h 50m
$42–118
Bus, line 6 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bellingham Station to Chuckanut Park & Ridebus 80X
2. Take the bus from Harbor Station Transfer Center Bayshore Dr to SR 20 at Coupeville Ferry Terminalbus 6
3. Take the ferry from Coupeville to Port Townsendferry
6h 37m
$8–33
Drive 199.8 mi
1. Drive from Bellingham to Port Townsendcar 199.8 mi
3h 54m
$37–53

Bellingham to Port Townsend by bus and ferry

5Weekly Services

6h 27mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bellingham to Port Townsend.

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Distance: 81.2 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Port Townsend, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bellingham to Port Townsend. However, you can take the bus to Skagit Station Gate 4, walk to Skagit Station Gate 5, take the bus to March's Point, take the bus to Harbor Station Transfer Center Bayshore Dr, take the line 6 bus to SR 20 at Coupeville Ferry Terminal, walk to Coupeville, then take the ferry to Port Townsend. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Port Townsend via Mount Vernon Amtrak Station in around 3h 50m.

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