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How to get fromBainbridge Island to Lake Chelanby ferry, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Bainbridge Island to Lake Chelan by ferry, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattleferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Columbia Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    7h 36m
    $38–103

  2. Ferry, bus via Seattle, WA

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattleferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Seattle, WA to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    8h 11m
    $37–73

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattleferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    7h 37m
    $58–138

  4. Drive 249 mi

    1. Drive from Bainbridge Island to Lake Chelancar car 249 mi
    4h 47m
    $46–66

  5. Ferry, fly, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattleferry ferry
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane plane SEA - EAT
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus
    6h 25m
    $174–324

Bainbridge Island to Lake Chelan by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Bainbridge Island, WA, USA and Lake Chelan, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bainbridge Island to Lake Chelan. However, you can take the ferry to Seattle, walk to Seattle Amtrak Station, take the bus to Columbia Station, take the bus to US 97A and Water, then walk to Lake Chelan. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Bainbridge Island to Lake Chelan via Seattle, Seattle, Wenatchee Amtrak, Wenatchee Columbia Station, and US 97A and Water in around 7h 37m.

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