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

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Bainbridge Island by plane, ferry, bus, train, car, or tram

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SMF - SEA
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    5h 31m
    $125–418

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    28h 42m
    $194–394

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry Seattle - Bainbridge Island
    35h 18m
    $454–924

  4. Drive 1,156.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Bainbridge Islandcar car 1,156.8 mi
    19h 51m
    $212–305

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    5h 41m
    $288–401

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    5h 58m
    $248–400

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    6h 12m
    $194–418

  8. Line 34 bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from SW FIRST - McKENZIE to B Shelterbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane FAT - SEA
    3. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Int'l Dist/Chinatowntram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    7h 2m

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Paine Field County Airport, bus, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SFO - PAE
    2. Take the bus from Everett Station Bay C1 to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D3bus bus
    3. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Pioneer Squaretram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    7h 53m
    $244–707

California to Bainbridge Island by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$454Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 642.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from California to Bainbridge Island. However, you can take the bus to Terminal A, walk to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), walk to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, take the line 560 bus to SeaTac Station, walk to SeaTac/Airport, take the vehicle to Int'l Dist/Chinatown, walk to Seattle, then take the ferry to Bainbridge Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bainbridge Island via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way, 4th Ave & James St, and Seattle in around 28h 42m.

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