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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bainbridge Island in December
Estimated hotel price
$167
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 Ontario and takes around 2h 50m.

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 $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 Amtrak, Bus and FlixBus. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Bainbridge Island takes 165 miles and will cost you around $42. From Portland, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 170 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 Ontario and takes around 2h 50m.

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 $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 Amtrak, Bus and FlixBus. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Bainbridge Island takes 165 miles and will cost you around $42. From Portland, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airports near Bainbridge Island

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

Airlines serving Bainbridge Island

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,541 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,065 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,035 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,057 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,499 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,481 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,072 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,373 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 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, 628 reviews)
$169+
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The Inn At Pleasant Beach
3 stars
Excellent (10, 2 reviews)
$250+
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The Eagle Harbor Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 30 reviews)
$269+
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Quality Inn and Suites Bainbridge Island
2 stars
Good (7.4, 337 reviews)
$123+
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Renting a car in Bainbridge Island

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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