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Getting to the Olympic Peninsula
BY CAR
On Washington State Ferries:
Routes from Seattle to Bainbridge Island, from Edmonds to Kingston or from Keystone on Whidbey Island to Port Townsend.
From Tacoma:
Cross the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and continue North on Route 16 through Gig Harbor and Port Orchard. Turn onto Hwy. 3 South of Bremerton; continue until you reach the Hood Canal Bridge.
From Olympia and points South:
West on Hwy. 8 at Olympia, then North toward Shelton along Hwy. 101.
BY BUS/SHUTTLE
Clallam Transit: Port Angeles and surrounding areas 360-452-4511 | 800-858-3747 | www.clallamtransit.com
Jefferson Transit: Port Townsend and surrounding areas 360-385-4777 | 800-562-9730 | www.jeffersontransit.com
Olympic Bus Lines: Fare and schedule information: 800-457-4492 | 360-417-0700. Located at 111 East Front St., Port Angeles - Olympic Bus Line providing twice daily service between Port Angeles, Sequim, Discovery Bay, Port Townsend, Kingston and Edmonds, Seattle Greyhound, Seattle Amtrak, Seattle Hospitals, and SEATAC International Airport. www.olympicbuslines.com heckmanmotors@olypen.com
Rocket Transportation: Door to door AIRPORT SHUTTLE service by reservation to and from SeaTac for Clallam and Jefferson Counties. With service available to Hospitals and Hotels in Seattle, Tacoma, Bremerton (limited service), Silverdale (limited service) and Cruise Ships. For scheduling information please call 1.877.697.6258. We accept Visa and Mastercard. Private car and Charter service is also available 24/7 by reservation. www.GoRocketMan.com
Reggie's Limousine: 360-457-3706
BY BOAT
Victoria Express Passenger Ferry: 360-452-8088 | www.victoriaexpress.com Passenger only ferry between Port Angeles and Victoria, B.C. Canada, and between Victoria B.C. Canada and Friday Harbor, in the San Juan Islands.
Blackball Ferry / MV Coho: 360-457-4491 Port Angeles | 250-386-2202 Victoria, B.C. www.ferrytovictoria.com Vehicle and passenger ferry between Port Angeles and Victoria, B.C. Canada.
PS Express: 360-385-5288 | www.pugetsoundexpress.com Passenger only ferry offering sightseeing and wildlife tours between Port Townsend and Friday Harbor, in the San Juan Islands.
Entrance into Canada:
Expect delays on weekends and holidays.
Depending on your citizenship, certain identification is required:
Idenification Requirement for border crossing - depending on your citizenship, one of the following is needed:
For U.S. citizens — Enhanced Drivers License or a Passport.Carry identification to establish your citizenship. You do NOT require a visa. Permanent residents of the U.S. should also bring their "Green Card." If you are a naturalized U.S. citizen, you should carry your naturalization certificate.
U.S. Temporary Residents — Anyone who carries a Temporary Resident Card, Form 1-688, or Employment Authorization Card, 1-688A or 1-688B) must carry their passport and may also require a visa depending on their country of citizenship.
Minors (under 16) traveling alone or in someone else's custody must present written authorization, signed before a notary, from the parent(s) or guardian.
Canadian immigration officials at ports of entry will issue persons planning to stay longer than 180 days a visitor's record.
Anyone with a criminal record (including a DWI charge) should contact the Canadian Embassy or nearest Consulate General before travel.
U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid passport.
For student or business travel, check with the Canadian Embassy, 501 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001 (202/682-1740) or nearest Consulate General: CA (213/346-2701), MI (313/567-2085), NY (212/596-1700 or 716/858-9501), or WA (206/443-1375).
Internet: www.canadianembassy.org
U.S. Customs: 206-553-4678; 206-553-4676 (message only)
CanadianCustoms: 604-535-9754
Washington State Ferries: 888-808-7977 | www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/
Tips for Ferry Travel:
- Avoid the summer weekend/holiday rush.
- Arrive at the terminal at least one to two hours before scheduled sailing time.
- For ferry travel between Canada and the U.S., make sure that you have appropriate identification.
- Whenever possible, use local transportation and leave your car behind; foot passengers and cyclists don't have to wait for the next ferry!
- Bring a jacket. Outside decks offer a refreshing ride, but they can get breezy.
- Eat on board. Enjoy specialty beverages, light meals and snacks in the ferry cafe, or bring your own picnic.
- Pets are allowed on the car deck only. There is no smoking allowed anywhere on the ferry, including outside.
BY AIR
Kenmore Air: 800-543-9595 | www.kenmoreair.com
Round trip air transportation to Boeing Field from Port Angeles, with connections to the San Juan Islands, Victoria, Oak Harbor, Inside Passage and British Columbia. Complimentary shuttle bus transportation to and from Sea-Tac Airport for flights into and out of Boeing Field.
Rite Bros Airlines: 800-430-7483 | www.ritebros.com
Charter flights from Port Angeles, scenic flights, pilot supplies, oil and fuel.
AeroExec LLC Airlines: 800-595-7640 | www.aeroexec.com
Charter executive air service and medical transport.
Mountain High Aviation: 800-595-7640 | www.mountainhigh-aviation.com
Charter air service available from the Sequim Valley Airport.
Jefferson County International Airport: 360-385-2323 | www.portofpt.com/airport
William R. Fairchild International Airport: Port Angeles and Sekiu Airports 360- 417-3433 | www.portofpa.com/airports