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How to get fromSan Diego to Bainbridge Islandby plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SAN - SEA
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    5h 12m
    $139–427

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 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
    33h 59m
    $200–402

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    39h 14m
    $477–1,012

  4. Drive 1,276.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Bainbridge Islandcar car 1,276.9 mi
    21h 54m
    $233–337

  5. Fly to Paine Field County Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SAN - PAE
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    7h 4m
    $170–762

San Diego to Bainbridge Island by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$477Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,076.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Bainbridge Island, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Bainbridge Island. However, you can 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 vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Bainbridge Island via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way, 4th Ave & James St, and Seattle in around 33h 59m.

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