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How to get fromPort Orchard to Tacomaby ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Port Orchard to Tacoma by ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 500 ferry, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Port Orchard Ferry Dock to Bremerton Ferry Dockferry ferry 500
    2. Take the ferry from Bremerton Fast Ferry Dock to Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dockferry ferry 400
    3. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & James St to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus bus 590 / ...
    2h 24m
    $6–45

  2. Drive  25.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Orchard to Tacomacar car 25.9 mi
    36 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Port Orchard to Tacomataxi taxi 25.9 mi
    36 min
    $85–110

  4. Line 186 bus, line 402 ferry, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bethel at Mile Hill to Southworth Ferrybus bus 186
    2. Take the ferry from Southworth Ferry Dock to Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dockferry ferry 402
    3. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & James St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus 594
    3h 10m
    $7–14

Port Orchard to Tacoma by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar170Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Port Orchard, WA, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Port Orchard to Tacoma. However, you can take the line 500 ferry to Bremerton Ferry Dock, walk to Bremerton Fast Ferry Dock, take the ferry to Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dock, walk to 2nd Ave & James St, then take the bus to Pacific Ave & S 14th St. Alternatively, you can drive from Port Orchard to Tacoma in around 36 min.

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