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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Bainbridge Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bainbridge Island

With a population of 23.025, Bainbridge Island is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bainbridge Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Bainbridge Island

Bainbridge Island in November
Estimated hotel price
$170
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bainbridge Island in November
Estimated hotel price
$170
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bainbridge Island

Plane

When flying to Bainbridge Island, you’ll arrive at Seattle Lake Union Spb (LKE), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bainbridge Island departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bainbridge Island. The train journey from Bainbridge Island to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $44 for a 4h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bainbridge Island is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 14 km from Bainbridge Island. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bainbridge Island, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Richmond, the bus ride to Bainbridge Island takes 306 km and will cost you around $132. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $132 for a journey of 314 km.

Plane

When flying to Bainbridge Island, you’ll arrive at Seattle Lake Union Spb (LKE), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bainbridge Island departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bainbridge Island. The train journey from Bainbridge Island to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $44 for a 4h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bainbridge Island is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 14 km from Bainbridge Island. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bainbridge Island, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Richmond, the bus ride to Bainbridge Island takes 306 km and will cost you around $132. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $132 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Bainbridge Island

BFISeattle King County/Boeing
PAEEverett Paine Field
SEASeattle/Tacoma Intl

Airlines serving Bainbridge Island

KLM
Good (1,496 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,918 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,876 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,409 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,918 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,566 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,576 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,917 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,199 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,930 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bainbridge Island

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn and Suites Bainbridge Island and The Eagle Harbor Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bainbridge Island

Most booked hotels in Bainbridge Island

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Marshall Suites Bainbridge Island, SureStay Collection by BW
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 641 reviews)
$184+
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The Eagle Harbor Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 31 reviews)
$270+
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Quality Inn and Suites Bainbridge Island
2 stars
Good (7.7, 343 reviews)
$113+
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The Inn At Pleasant Beach
3 stars
Excellent (10, 2 reviews)
$209+
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Renting a car in Bainbridge Island

Renting a car in Bainbridge Island costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Bainbridge Island.

Expect to pay $4.32 per gallon in Bainbridge Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.78 and $69.05.

Renting a car in Bainbridge Island costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Bainbridge Island.

Expect to pay $4.32 per gallon in Bainbridge Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.78 and $69.05.

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