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How to get fromBainbridge Island to Des Moinesby ferry, bus, tram, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bainbridge Island to Des Moines by ferry, bus, tram, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattleferry ferry Bainbridge Island - Seattle
    2. Take the bus from Columbia St & Alaskan Way to Burien Transit Center - Bay 4bus bus H Line / ...
    1h 54m
    $11–31

  2. Ferry, tram

    1. Take the ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattleferry ferry Bainbridge Island - Seattle
    2. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to Angle Laketram tram 1 Line
    2h 7m
    $14–34

  3. Drive 76.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bainbridge Island to Des Moinescar car 76.9 mi
    1h 38m
    $14–21

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  • Distance: 25.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Bainbridge Island, WA, USA and Des Moines, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bainbridge Island to Des Moines. However, you can take the ferry to Seattle, walk to Columbia St & Alaskan Way, take the bus to Burien Transit Center - Bay 4, then take the line 166 bus to Marine View Dr S & S 223rd St. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Bainbridge Island to Marine View Dr S & S 223rd St via Seattle, Pioneer Square, Angle Lake, and S 200th St & 28th Ave S - Bay 2 in around 2h 7m.

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