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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 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bainbridge Island departs from Phoenix and takes around 3h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bainbridge Island. The train journey from Bainbridge Island to Vancouver takes 3h 22m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $37 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 8 miles from Bainbridge Island. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bainbridge Island, including FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Bainbridge Island takes 135 miles and will cost you around $21. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

When flying to Bainbridge Island, you’ll arrive at Seattle Lake Union Spb (LKE), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bainbridge Island departs from Phoenix and takes around 3h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bainbridge Island. The train journey from Bainbridge Island to Vancouver takes 3h 22m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $37 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 8 miles from Bainbridge Island. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bainbridge Island, including FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Bainbridge Island takes 135 miles and will cost you around $21. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Bainbridge Island

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

Airlines serving Bainbridge Island

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,775 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,721 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,174 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,110 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,259 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,698 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,389 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,160 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,865 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,135 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, 636 reviews)
$168+
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The Eagle Harbor Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, 30 reviews)
$260+
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The Inn At Pleasant Beach
3 stars
Excellent (10, 2 reviews)
$213+
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Quality Inn and Suites Bainbridge Island
2 stars
Good (7.5, 339 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Bainbridge Island

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48.

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