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How to get fromSan Francisco to Bainbridge Islandby plane, ferry, bus, train, car, shuttle, or tram

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Bainbridge Island by plane, ferry, bus, train, car, shuttle, or tram

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

    best
    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
    5h 53m
    $173–417

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus 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
    21h 47m
    $133–277

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry Seattle - Bainbridge Island
    25h 16m
    $290–633

  4. Drive 829 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Bainbridge Islandcar car 829 mi
    14h 34m
    $152–219

  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 54m
    $239–413

  6. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane STS - SEA
    3. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    7h
    $188–505

  7. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    3. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    7h 4m
    $165–419

  8. 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 35m
    $193–426

San Francisco to Bainbridge Island by subway, foot, train, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Bainbridge Island. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 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 San Francisco Bus 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 21h 47m.

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