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

The cheapest way to get from Port Townsend to Des Moines is to bus and line 401 ferry and tram which costs $9 - $20 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Townsend to Des Moines is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $17 - $26.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Port Townsend to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Haines Place Park & Ride and arriving at Marine View Dr S & S 223rd St via 63 Four Corners Park & Ride and Kent Des Moines Station - Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Port Townsend to Des Moines?

The distance between Port Townsend and Des Moines is 69 miles. The road distance is 97.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Port Townsend to Des Moines without a car is to bus and line 401 ferry and tram which takes 4h 19m and costs $9 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Port Townsend to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Port Townsend to Des Moines bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Port Townsend to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Townsend to Des Moines is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Port Townsend to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 1070+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Port Townsend to Des Moines - 5 ways to travel via bus, line 401 ferry

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

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Bus, line 401 ferry, tram
best
1. Take the bus from Haines Place Park & Ride to Kingston Ferry Terminalbus 14
2. Take the ferry from Kingston Ferry Dock to Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dockferry 401
3. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to Angle Laketram
4h 19m
$10–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from 63 Four Corners Park & Ride to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus Dungeness Line
4h 40m
$38–48
Drive 96.9 mi
1. Drive from Port Townsend to Des Moinescar 96.9 mi
2h 4m
$18–26
Bus via Burien Transit Center - Bay 5
1. Take the bus from 63 Four Corners Park & Ride to Poly Clinic Madisonbus Dungeness Line
2. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Pike St to Burien Transit Center - Bay 4bus H Line / ...
4h 47m
$34–44
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port Townsend to Coupevilleferry Port Townsend - Coupeville
2. Take the bus from Coupeville - Coupe's Village to SeaTac Airport - Arrivalsbus Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle
5h 30m
$35–75

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

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Distance: 68.5 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

Dungeness Line - Olympic operates a bus from 63 Four Corners Park & Ride to Seattle Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–40 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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