Getting to Port Townsend often involves taking a ferry from the Seattle area and a drive across the Hood Canal Bridge, or taking a ferry from Whidbey Island. Please check and plan for ferry wait times, bridge openings, and if you are coming via the ferry from Whidbey Island, a ferry reservation is strongly recommended. See websites: Washington State Ferries and Bridge Information. Plan ahead for smooth travel to and from Port Townsend.