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How to get fromFederal Way to Bainbridge Islandby bus, ferry, tram, or car

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

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  1. Line 578 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave & Universitybus bus 578 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry Seattle - Bainbridge Island
    1h 42m
    $13–35
  2. Tram, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Int'l Dist/Chinatowntram tram 1 Line
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry Seattle - Bainbridge Island
    2h 10m
    $10–32
  3. Drive 70.2 mi

    1. Drive from Federal Way to Bainbridge Islandcar car 70.2 mi
    1h 27m
    $13–19

Federal Way to Bainbridge Island by tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar159Weekly Services
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Federal Way to Bainbridge Island. However, you can take the line 578 bus to 4th Ave & University, walk to 3rd Ave & Pike St, take the bus to Columbia St & Alaskan Way, walk to Seattle, then take the ferry to Bainbridge Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Federal Way Downtown to Bainbridge Island via Int'l Dist/Chinatown and Seattle in around 2h 10m.

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