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When to visit
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Where to stay
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Poulsbo travel guide

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You're Going to Love Poulsbo

With a population of 9,200, Poulsbo is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Poulsbo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Poulsbo

If you’re looking for affordable options, ChocMo (19880 7th Ave Ne) and The Loft (fka Bayside Broiler) (18779 Front St) are great picks.

When to visit Poulsbo

Poulsbo in December
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Poulsbo in December
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Poulsbo

Plane

Although Poulsbo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Everett Paine Field (PAE), which is located 21 miles from Poulsbo. Seattle King County/Boeing is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Poulsbo departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Poulsbo. The train journey from Poulsbo to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $42 for a 4h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Poulsbo is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 17 miles from Poulsbo. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Poulsbo, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Poulsbo takes 135 miles and will cost you around $42. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

Although Poulsbo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Everett Paine Field (PAE), which is located 21 miles from Poulsbo. Seattle King County/Boeing is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Poulsbo departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Poulsbo. The train journey from Poulsbo to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $42 for a 4h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Poulsbo is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 17 miles from Poulsbo. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Poulsbo, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Poulsbo takes 135 miles and will cost you around $42. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Poulsbo

BFISeattle King County/Boeing
PAEEverett Paine Field
SEASeattle/Tacoma Intl

Airlines serving Poulsbo

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,852 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,937 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,264 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,983 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (968 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Poulsbo

Most booked hotels in Poulsbo

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Seattle Poulsbo
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 140 reviews)
$160+
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Guesthouse Poulsbo
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1092 reviews)
$144+
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Poulsbo Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 694 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Poulsbo

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Poulsbo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Poulsbo is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Poulsbo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Poulsbo is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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