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How to get fromBellingham to Bainbridge Islandby bus, ferry, train, car, plane, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Bellingham to Bainbridge Island by bus, ferry, train, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus, ferry via 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way

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    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0501
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry Seattle - Bainbridge Island
    3h 12m
    $24–59

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattletrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry Seattle - Bainbridge Island
    3h 44m
    $38–91

  3. Drive 180 mi

    1. Drive from Bellingham to Bainbridge Islandcar car 180 mi
    3h 27m
    $33–48

  4. Fly Bellingham International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BLI - SEA
    2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Int'l Dist/Chinatowntram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    4h 30m
    $274–526

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattlebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry Seattle - Bainbridge Island
    3h 33m
    $38–72

  6. Train to Coal Harbour Spb, fly to Seattle Lake Union SPB, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE)plane plane CXH - LKE
    3. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    5h 39m
    $202–407

Bellingham to Bainbridge Island by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Bellingham to Bainbridge Island. However, you can take the bus to Seattle Bus Station, walk to 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way, take the bus to 4th Ave & James St, walk to Seattle, then take the ferry to Bainbridge Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Bainbridge Island via Seattle and Seattle in around 3h 44m.

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