Getting Here

Less than 90 minutes from Seattle, Poulsbo is easily accessible by:

Car

From Seattle / Sea-Tac Airport: Follow I-5 South to Tacoma. Just past the Tacoma Dome, exit at Highway 16 to Bremerton. Go over the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and continue past Gig Harbor and Port Orchard. Take the WA-305 exit towards: Poulsbo/Bainbridge Island/Kingston Drive time is ~90 minutes. Or drive onto one of the Ferries (see Ferry details). 

From the West: Travel over the Hood Canal Bridge (the world’s longest floating bridge over tidal water) or by HWY 3 from the South. Poulsbo offers Free Parking and access to electric plug charging stations for those traveling green.

Ferry

Washington State Ferry Riders have the option to drive or walk on. The Washington State Ferry Service offers the flexibility of 4 routes making it easy to travel by ferry allowing you to relax and take in the sites. If you are coming from the Downtown Seattle area, the Bainbridge Island route is the best option to get to Poulsbo.

Poulsbo is about a 20-25 minute drive from either the Bainbridge or Kingston Ferry Terminal. If walking on the Ferry, Kitsap Transit offers public transportation to Poulsbo check their site for schedules. There are ride share options from the ferry terminals to Poulsbo, but be sure to plan ahead. 

Boat

Poulsbo Marina has 130 guest slips – so there’s always room for you. The marina offers a wide range of facilities including permanent and transient moorage, bathhouse, laundry room, and marine fuel.

Seaplane

The Port of Poulsbo offers those flying in by Seaplane a designated dock located in the calm waters of Liberty Bay and just a few steps away from the downtown corridor. Multiple Air Carriers offer Service into Poulsbo.