Port Townsend School of Woodworking
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Getting Here

 

Directions & Transportation

To find Building 315 follow these directions:

  1. Enter Fort Worden State Park through the main gate.

  2. At the four-way stop go straight.

  3. Bear left after Madrona MindBody Institute.

  4. Building 315 will appear on your right.

To find Building 304 follow these directions:

  1. Enter Fort Worden State Park through the main gate.

  2. At the four-way stop go left.

  3. Park in the large lot to your right.

  4. The walkway to Building 304 is to the right of the USO Building. Feel free to drive around and park closer if you need to access your vehicle for tools.

Building 315

Building 315

Building 304

Building 304

After entering through the main gate and passing the tennis court, continue straight for Building 315 or take a left for Building 304.

After entering through the main gate and passing the tennis court, continue straight for Building 315 or take a left for Building 304.

 

Getting to Port Townsend & Fort Worden

Port Townsend and Fort Worden are about two hours from downtown Seattle, including a 30-minute ferry ride.

From SeaTac International Airport there are two routes:

  • Head south on Interstate 5 through Tacoma, across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge* (SR 16) and north through Bremerton (SR 3) and then across the Hood Canal Bridge (SR 104). Follow the signs to Port Townsend. *Return trip requires toll on Tacoma Narrows Bridge -or-

  • Head north on Interstate 5 to Edmonds and take the ferry to Kingston, and then cross the Hood Canal Bridge before heading north to Port Townsend.

  • Fort Worden is about one mile north of downtown. For more detailed info, check out the detailed area maps and driving instructions posted on the Fort Worden website (page will open in new window).


Transportation options from Seattle to Port Townsend:


Public Transportation only: for the staunch traveler

  1. From SeaTac Airport, take the Sound Transit light rail train to Pioneer Square Station at 3rd Ave. and James St. in downtown Seattle. The trip will take about 45 minutes.

  2. Walk from Pioneer Square to the Washington State Ferry Terminal (about 1/4 mile).

  3. Board the ferry to Bainbridge Island. This leg of the transit is particularly beautiful and takes about 35 minutes.

  4. From the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal, take the Kitsap Transit Bus #90 to Poulsbo. This bus stops in Poulsbo and directly connects to Jefferson Transit bus #7 to Port Townsend. Please note that bus service on the peninsula has limited hours and does not operate on Sundays.


Visit By Boat

  • The Point Hudson Marina is at the east end of town, next to the NW Maritime Center and Downtown. The Marina is a half-hour beach walk from Fort Worden during low tide.

  • Boat Haven is at the west end of the waterfront and is about a 20 minute bicycle ride to Fort Worden.

  • There is mooring available on the bay in front of Fort Worden, to the east of the Marine Science Center. Good mooring but exposed to the south. Mooring at Fort Worden

Getting Around Town

Walking

Port Townsend is a very walkable town. Fort Worden is 35-45 minutes walk from downtown depending on route. Tyler, Walker, or Kearney Streets are great starting points from the downtown waterfront. There are various public trails between properties that are along the way and fun to explore; look for the small green “Public Trail” signs.

Bus

Jefferson Transit provides a good public transport system including the #2 bus to Fort Worden. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our buses.

Bicycle

Port Townsend is bicycle-friendly. The easiest route from downtown starts at the Food Co-op, runs past the golf course, and reaches the fort via Redwood Street or Admiralty Avenue.

Rent a bike from either The Recyclery or The Broken Spoke