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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 Los Angeles and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bainbridge Island. The train journey from Bainbridge Island to Bellingham takes 2h 26m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $29 for a 3h 07m 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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bainbridge Island, including Greyhound, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Richmond, the bus ride to Bainbridge Island takes 190 miles and will cost you around $110. From Wenatchee, the ticket costs about $76 for a journey of 255 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 Los Angeles and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bainbridge Island. The train journey from Bainbridge Island to Bellingham takes 2h 26m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $29 for a 3h 07m 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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bainbridge Island, including Greyhound, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Richmond, the bus ride to Bainbridge Island takes 190 miles and will cost you around $110. From Wenatchee, the ticket costs about $76 for a journey of 255 miles.

Airports near Bainbridge Island

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

Airlines serving Bainbridge Island

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,038 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,155 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,084 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,147 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,520 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,646 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (11,695 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 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, 635 reviews)
$168+
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The Inn At Pleasant Beach
3 stars
Excellent (10, 2 reviews)
$189+
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Quality Inn and Suites Bainbridge Island
2 stars
Good (7.5, 339 reviews)
$109+
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The Eagle Harbor Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 30 reviews)
$260+
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Renting a car in Bainbridge Island

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

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