How to get from Bellevue to Bainbridge Island by bus and ferry?

From Bellevue to Bainbridge Island by bus and ferry

To get from Bellevue to Bainbridge Island in Bainbridge Island, take the 218 bus from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 station to 4th Ave & Cherry St station. Next, take the SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND ferry from Seattle station to Bainbridge Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $11.40. The bus and ferry schedule from Bellevue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Bainbridge Island on the Moovit app.

75min$11.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 218218
Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Leaves from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3
    ID 67019
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 218218
    Wait for bus
    218
    Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave & Cherry St
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Seattle
    670 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLANDSEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
    Wait for ferry
    SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
    To Bainbridge Island
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station Bainbridge Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Bainbridge Island
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Bellevue to Bainbridge Island by bus, ferry and light rail

To get from Bellevue to Bainbridge Island you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one ferry line: take the 556 bus from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 station to South Bellevue Station Bus Plaza - Bay 3 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 LINE light rail and finally take the SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND ferry from Seattle station to Bainbridge Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $14.90. The bus and ferry schedule from Bellevue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Bainbridge Island on the Moovit app.

78min$14.90
Walk to bus stationBus - 556
556
Light Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Leaves from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3
    ID 67019
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 556556
    Wait for bus
    556
    U-District Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Bellevue Station Bus Plaza - Bay 3
    ID 84292
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    South Bellevue
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 2 LINE2 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    2 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Seattle
    610 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 Bellevue to Bainbridge Island

The distance between Bellevue and Bainbridge Island is approximately 18.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bellevue to Bainbridge Island 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 Bellevue to Bainbridge Island

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Bellevue to Bainbridge Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bellevue) and destination (Bainbridge Island), 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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From Bellevue to Bainbridge Island by bus, ferry and light rail

To get from Bellevue to Bainbridge Island you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one ferry line: take the 556 bus from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 station to South Bellevue Station Bus Plaza - Bay 3 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 LINE light rail and finally take the SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND ferry from Seattle station to Bainbridge Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $14.90. The bus and ferry schedule from Bellevue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Bainbridge Island on the Moovit app.

78min$14.90
Walk to bus stationBus - 556
556
Light Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Leaves from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3
    ID 67019
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 556556
    Wait for bus
    556
    U-District Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Bellevue Station Bus Plaza - Bay 3
    ID 84292
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    South Bellevue
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 2 LINE2 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    2 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Seattle
    610 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bellevue to Bainbridge Island?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 218, Ferry line SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bellevue to Bainbridge Island?

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 556, Light Rail line 2 LINE, Ferry line SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bellevue and Bainbridge Island?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bellevue to Bainbridge Island?

    The 218 bus line goes from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 station near Bellevue in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Downtown Seattle station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Downtown Seattle station near Bainbridge Island.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bellevue to Bainbridge Island by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Bellevue and Bainbridge Island by bus and ferry is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bellevue to get to Bainbridge Island?

    Get on the 218 bus from the I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 stop near Bellevue in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bellevue and Bainbridge Island?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Seattle station, which is closest to Bainbridge Island.

  • How much is the bus fare from Bellevue to Bainbridge Island?

    The ride from Bellevue to Bainbridge Island costs $11.40.

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