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When to visit
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Where to stay
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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 14 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bainbridge Island departs from Ontario and takes around 2h 44m.

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 Eugene, expect to pay about $48 for a 6h 20m 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

You can travel by bus to Bainbridge Island using Amtrak or FlixBus. From Richmond, the bus ride to Bainbridge Island takes 306 km and will cost you around $132. From Portland, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 346 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 Ontario and takes around 2h 44m.

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 Eugene, expect to pay about $48 for a 6h 20m 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

You can travel by bus to Bainbridge Island using Amtrak or FlixBus. From Richmond, the bus ride to Bainbridge Island takes 306 km and will cost you around $132. From Portland, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 346 km.

Airports near Bainbridge Island

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

Airlines serving Bainbridge Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,974 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,944 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,351 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,936 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,684 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,000 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,238 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,313 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,509 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 (8.2, 641 reviews)
$200+
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The Eagle Harbor Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 31 reviews)
$271+
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Quality Inn and Suites Bainbridge Island
2 stars
Good (7.7, 343 reviews)
$117+
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The Inn At Pleasant Beach
3 stars
Excellent (10, 2 reviews)
$219+
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Renting a car in Bainbridge Island

Renting a car in Bainbridge Island costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Bainbridge Island.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

Renting a car in Bainbridge Island costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Bainbridge Island.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

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