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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Bainbridge Islandby plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SBA - SEA
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    6h 19m
    $160–464

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    29h 43m
    $193–318

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry Seattle - Bainbridge Island
    32h 48m
    $321–786

  4. Drive  1,131.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Bainbridge Islandcar car 1,131.1 mi
    20h 1m
    $207–299

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LAX - SEA
    3. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Islandferry ferry
    9h 33m
    $173–427

Santa Barbara to Bainbridge Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration29h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 941.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Bainbridge Island, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Bainbridge Island. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Santa Barbara Airport, walk to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), walk to SeaTac/Airport, take the vehicle to Pioneer Square, walk to Seattle, then take the ferry to Bainbridge Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Bainbridge Island via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way, 4th Ave & James St, and Seattle in around 29h 43m.

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