How to get from Tacoma to Bainbridge Ferry Terminal by bus and ferry?

Tacoma to Bainbridge Ferry Terminal - Bus Schedule

The 11 bus from Tacoma to Bainbridge Ferry Terminal runs from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with departures every 25 min-1 hr 10 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 56 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Tacoma to Bainbridge Ferry Terminal by bus and ferry

To get from Tacoma to Bainbridge Ferry Terminal in Bainbridge Island, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 11 bus from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal station to Commerce St Station - Zone C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 594 bus and finally take the SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND ferry from Seattle station to Bainbridge Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $12.65. The bus and ferry schedule from Tacoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Bainbridge Ferry Terminal on the Moovit app.

176min$12.65
Walk to bus stationBus - 11
11
Bus - 594594
Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Leaves from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal
    ID 990
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Downtown Tacoma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone C
    ID 4082
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commerce St Station - Zone D
    ID 4083
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 594594
    Wait for bus
    594
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave & Madison St
    ID 4726
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Seattle
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLANDSEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
    Wait for ferry
    SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
    To Bainbridge Island
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Bainbridge Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Bainbridge Island
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tacoma to Bainbridge Ferry Terminal

The distance between Tacoma, Bainbridge Island and Bainbridge Ferry Terminal, Bainbridge Island is approximately 49.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tacoma to Bainbridge Ferry Terminal by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bainbridge Island – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Tacoma to Bainbridge Ferry Terminal

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Tacoma to Bainbridge Ferry Terminal using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tacoma) and destination (Bainbridge Ferry Terminal), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and ferry schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tacoma to Bainbridge Ferry Terminal?

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 594, Ferry line SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tacoma and Bainbridge Ferry Terminal?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tacoma to Bainbridge Ferry Terminal?

    The 11 bus line goes from Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Commerce St Station - Zone C station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Commerce St Station - Zone C station near Bainbridge Ferry Terminal in Bainbridge Island.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tacoma to Bainbridge Ferry Terminal by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Bainbridge Ferry Terminal in Bainbridge Island by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Tacoma to get to Bainbridge Ferry Terminal?

    Get on the 11 bus from the Pt Defiance Ferry Terminal near Tacoma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Tacoma and Bainbridge Ferry Terminal?

    Get off the bus at the Commerce St Station - Zone C station, which is closest to Bainbridge Ferry Terminal in Bainbridge Island.

  • How much is the total bus and ferry fare from Tacoma to Bainbridge Ferry Terminal?

    The ride from Tacoma to Bainbridge Ferry Terminal costs $12.65.

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