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How to get fromPort Townsend to Ketchikanby ferry, bus, plane, car, car ferry, shuttle or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Townsend to Ketchikan by ferry, bus, plane, car, car ferry, shuttle, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from Port Townsend to Coupevilleferry
    2. Take the bus from Coupeville - Coupe's Village to SeaTac Airport - Arrivalsbus
    3. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ketchikan (KTN)planeSEA - KTN
    9h 6m
    $110–440

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Port Townsend to Bellingham, WAcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Bellingham, WA to KetchikancarferryBel
    40h 56m
    $197–603

  3. Drive, shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Port Townsend to Stanwood, WAcar
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Stanwood, WA to Bellingham Airportshuttle
    3. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Ketchikan (KTN)planeBLI - KTN
    11h 25m
    $126–480

  4. Drive, train, car ferry

    1. Drive from Port Townsend to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationcar
    2. Take the train from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the car ferry from Bellingham, WA to KetchikancarferryBel
    42h 38m
    $205–622

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from 63 Four Corners Park & Ride to Seattle Greyhound Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the car ferry from Bellingham, WA to KetchikancarferryBel
    45h 25m
    $230–694

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ketchikan (KTN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Port Townsend to Ketchikan. However, you can take the ferry to Coupeville, walk to Engle Rd at Coupeville Ferry Terminal, take the line 6 bus to Coupeville Park & Ride, walk to Coupeville - Coupe's Village, take the bus to SeaTac Airport - Arrivals, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Ketchikan (KTN), walk to Airport Ferry/ Ketchikan International Airport, take the ferry to Airport Ferry/ Ketchikan "Town Side", walk to Tongass Hwy/ Airport Parking Lot, then take the bus to Front Street/ Eagle Park. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Townsend to Ketchikan via Bellingham, WA and Ketchikan in around 40h 56m.

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