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

The cheapest way to get from Port Townsend to Bellingham is to ferry and line 6 bus and bus which costs $8 - $35 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Townsend to Bellingham is to drive and train which takes 3h 53m and costs $35 - $65.

How far is it from Port Townsend to Bellingham?

The distance between Port Townsend and Bellingham is 85 miles. The road distance is 201.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Port Townsend to Bellingham without a car is to ferry and line 6 bus and bus which takes 6h 26m and costs $8 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Port Townsend to Bellingham, including transfers.

Can I drive from Port Townsend to Bellingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Townsend to Bellingham is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Port Townsend to Bellingham.

Where can I stay near Bellingham?

There are 80+ hotels available in Bellingham.

Port Townsend to Bellingham - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 6 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Port Townsend to Bellingham by ferry, bus, car, or train

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Ferry, line 6 bus, bus
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1. Take the ferry from Port Townsend to Coupevilleferry
2. Take the bus from SR 20 at Coupeville Ferry Terminal to Harbor Station Transfer Center Bayshore Drbus 6 / ...
3. Take the bus from Harbor Station Transfer Center Bayshore Dr to March's Pointbus
4. Take the bus from Chuckanut P&R to Bellingham Transit Stationbus 80X
6h 26m
$9–33
Drive, train (Amtrak)
1. Drive from Port Townsend to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationcar
2. Take the train from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
3h 53m
$37–60
Drive 199.9 mi
1. Drive from Port Townsend to Bellinghamcar 199.9 mi
3h 55m
$37–53

Port Townsend to Bellingham by ferry and bus

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6h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 85 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Townsend to Bellingham. However, you can take the ferry to Coupeville, walk to SR 20 at Coupeville Ferry Terminal, take the line 6 bus to Harbor Station Transfer Center Bayshore Dr, take the bus to March's Point, take the line 513 bus to Chuckanut P&R, then take the bus to Bellingham Transit Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Townsend to Bellingham Amtrak Station via Mount Vernon Amtrak Station in around 3h 53m.

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