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How to get fromOlympia to Poulsboby bus, ferry, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Olympia to Poulsbo by bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2120 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry Seattle - Bainbridge Island
    4h 19m
    $22–52
  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lakewood Station to King Street Stationtrain train S Line
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry Seattle - Bainbridge Island
    5h 8m
    $13–37
  3. Drive 71.3 mi

    1. Drive from Olympia to Poulsbocar car 71.3 mi
    1h 31m
    $13–19
  4. Bus, ferry via Lakewood

    1. Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave & Washington Stbus bus 594
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry Seattle - Bainbridge Island
    4h 30m
    $13–37

Olympia to Poulsbo by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Olympia, WA, USA and Poulsbo, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Olympia to Poulsbo. However, you can take the bus to Seattle Bus Station, walk to 4th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way, take the line 150 bus to 4th Ave & James St, walk to Seattle, take the ferry to Bainbridge Island, walk to Bainbridge Island TC, then take the line 390 bus to Hwy 305 at Lincoln. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol Way at 11th Ave to Hwy 305 at Lincoln via Lakewood Station Bay 5, Lakewood Station, King Street Station, Seattle, Bainbridge Island, and Bainbridge Island TC in around 5h 8m.

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