Maps & Directions
Coming to Port Ludlow
Port Ludlow is 90 minutes from Seattle, including a picturesque ferry trip across Puget Sound and a stunning drive across Hood Canal Bridge, itself one of the Olympic Peninsula's wonders. A mile in length, it is the longest saltwater floating bridge in the world. It is a three-hour car trip south from Vancouver, Canada, and a three-hour drive north from Portland, Oregon.
Visitors come to Port Ludlow by automobile, boat, bicycle, bus and plane. Seaplanes land in Ludlow Bay. Jefferson County International Airport is 15 miles north of Port Ludlow.
Getting Here
Car, Bike or Walking
To reach the northeast corner of the Olympic Peninsula, you may have to travel on a ferry or cross a bridge. For driving instructions that will suite your needs, refer to your favorite online map site.
Washington State Ferries
Ferries run from Whidbey Island and Seattle area (Edmonds/Kingston or Seattle/Bainbridge) many times each day. Schedules and fares can be found by phone, online or at each Ferry terminal.
1.888.808.7977 - www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries
Ferries to / from Canada via Port Angeles
- The Coho: Cars and foot traffic to Victoria, 2 to 3 times a day. 1-360-457-4491 - www.ferrytovictoria.com
- Victoria Express: Passenger service to Victoria and the San Juan Islands. 1-800-633-1589 - www.victoriaexpress.com
Daily passenger cruises to and from Victoria and the San Juan Islands. 1-360-385-5228 - www.pugetsoundexpress.com
Hood Canal Bridge and Tacoma Narrows Bridge
During 2005, both bridges may have intermittent construction. For more information, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov or call 1-800-695-ROAD (7623).
Private Boat
During summer months, it pays to call ahead regarding availability.
Bus from Seattle and SeaTac Airport
Olympic Bus Lines1-360-565-8015 - 1-800-457-4492
www.olympicbuslines.com
Airports
Kenmore Air
Charter seaplane service to Port Ludlow
1-425-486-1257 - 1-800-543-9595
www.kenmoreair.com
Port Townsend International Airport
Small aircraft runway.
1-360-385-2323
www.portofpt.com/airport.htm
Getting Around
By Bus
Bus service in our area is available and most buses have bike racks. Limited transfers are available. Bus schedules and full information are available at each Visitor Center.
Jefferson Transit
Scheduled local service with inter-city connections. Service is also available to Port Ludlow and connections to Forks, Sequim and Port Angeles.
1-800-833-6388 - 1-360-385-4777
Rent Car
Budget Rent - A Car, Port Townsend
1-800-527-0700 - 1-360-385-7766
Gary's Auto Service, Port Townsend
1-877-493-8901 - 1-360-385-7965