What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Port Townsend?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Port Townsend is to tram and line 404 ferry and bus which costs $10 - $20 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Port Townsend?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Port Townsend is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Port Townsend?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Port Townsend. However, there are services departing from Marine View Dr S & S 223rd St and arriving at Haines Place Park & Ride via Seattle Amtrak Station and Four Corners Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Port Townsend?

The distance between Des Moines and Port Townsend is 71 miles. The road distance is 97.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Port Townsend without a car is to tram and line 404 ferry and bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $10 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Port Townsend?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Des Moines to Port Townsend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Port Townsend bus from?

Des Moines to Port Townsend bus services, operated by Dungeness Line - Olympic, depart from Seattle Amtrak Station.

Where does the Des Moines to Port Townsend bus arrive?

Des Moines to Port Townsend bus services, operated by Dungeness Line - Olympic, arrive at 63 Four Corners Park & Ride station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Port Townsend?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Port Townsend is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Des Moines to Port Townsend.

Where can I stay near Port Townsend?

There are 215+ hotels available in Port Townsend.

Des Moines to Port Townsend - 5 ways to travel via tram, line 404 ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Port Townsend by tram, ferry, bus, or car

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Tram, line 404 ferry, bus
best
1. Take the tram from Kent Des Moines to Int'l Dist/Chinatowntram
2. Take the ferry from Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dock to Kingston Ferry Dockferry 404
3. Take the bus from Kingston Ferry Terminal to Haines Place Park & Ridebus 14
4h 57m
$10–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to 63 Four Corners Park & Ridebus Dungeness Line
5h 15m
$38–48
Drive 96.7 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Port Townsendcar 96.7 mi
2h 3m
$18–26
Bus via Burien Transit Center - Bay 3
1. Take the bus from Burien Transit Center - Bay 3 to 3rd Ave & Union Stbus H Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Poly Clinic Madison to 63 Four Corners Park & Ridebus Dungeness Line
5h 24m
$38–48
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport - Departures to Coupeville - Coupe's Villagebus Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle
2. Take the ferry from Coupeville to Port Townsendferry Coupeville - Port Townsend
6h 9m
$34–75

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Port Townsend.

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Distance: 70.9 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

Dungeness Line - Olympic operates a bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to 63 Four Corners Park & Ride once daily. Tickets cost $30–40 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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