GUEST INFO - PTFF 2026

TRAVEL

When Should I Arrive?

We recommend arriving in Port Townsend on the afternoon of Thu, Sep 24 as Festival activities
begin at 5pm.

Festival events conclude late in the evening on Sun, Sep 27.

Please note: A live concert event featuring Los Lobos is scheduled for Mon, Sep 28. Tickets for this event will be sold separately and are not included with Festival passes. Guests interested in attending may wish to consider travel plans accordingly. Additional details will be announced as they become available.

Where Can I Stay?

Option 1: Hosted Homestay in a donated cottage, apartment, ADU, or private room

• Up to 4 nights (Thu Sep 24 – Mon Sep 28)

• One room per film

• Placement assigned at PTFF discretion

• Priority is given to Forum presenters and feature films when placing homestays

• Request by Aug 15 (limited availability)

Option 2: Discounted Hotel

• Reduced rates available through Aug 31; limited availability

• Contact https://theswanhotel.com/ Front Desk: 360-385-1718

• Contact https://tides-inn.com/ Front Desk: 360-385-0595

• Identify yourself as a PTFF special guest

Option 3: Independent Arrangements

• Explore options at https://enjoypt.com/stay/

How Do I Get There?

Flying into Seattle?

Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is located 2 ½ hours from Port Townsend.

To take advantage of all Festival activities, it’s recommended to book arrival to SEA landing before
2:00 PM on Thursday 9/24 and depart Monday 9/28 after 1:00 PM.

Ground Transportation Options to PT

PTFF does all we can to keep our town beautiful. Help us stay green by using public transportation. Once you’re in town, there is frequent bus service at no charge, and PTFF has volunteer drivers to help you around town.

If you have accessibility needs that make mobility difficult, please contact guestservices@ptfilm.org to arrange for door to door travel service.

Option 1: Public Transportation / Shuttle

• Take the Link Light Rail from SeaTac Airport to either Pioneer Square Station or University Street Station (small fee applies)

• Walk approximately 10 minutes downhill to the Seattle Ferry terminal, and take the Bainbridge Island Ferry (small fee applies)

• PTFF provides a complimentary shuttle between Bainbridge Island and Port Townsend on the following days. Sign up early with guestservices@ptfilm.org to save your seat.

  ■ Thursday 9/24 afternoon

  ●Schedule air arrival BEFORE 2:00 PM

  ■ Monday 9/28 early morning

  ●Schedule air departure AFTER 1:00 PM

Ground transportation outside of these parameters is the responsibility of the guest.
‍ ‍Option 2: Car Rental Share
‍ ‍○Rent a car and share the cost with other filmmakers or presenters. We can help you make a connection!
■To participate, please complete this Interest Form
■ You will then be given access to a private document to make your own contacts
■ PTFF does not endorse, take responsibility, or have any liability for any car rental share arrangements.

Option 3: Rent a car on your own at SeaTac

How do I get around PT other than walking?

Option 1: Volunteer drivers
‍ ‍○9 AM - 11 PM between in-town accommodations and the Festival Lounge near PTFF venues

Option 2: Public transportation via Jefferson Transit
○Free of charge 7 days a week
○Most useful routes for PTFF guests: 11 Shuttle, 2 Fort Worden, 3 Castle Hill, 4 Upper Sims

Port Townsend has no rideshare options.