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

From Bothell to Bainbridge Island by bus and ferry

To get from Bothell to Bainbridge Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 535 bus from Uw Bothell - Main Entrance station to I-405 & Juanita Woodinville Way NE (Brickyard) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 256 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 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $13.90. The bus and ferry schedule from Bothell may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Bainbridge Island on the Moovit app.

114min$13.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 535535
Bus - 256256
Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Leaves from Uw Bothell - Main Entrance

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Uw Bothell - Main Entrance
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 535535
    Wait for bus
    535
    Bellevue
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    I-405 & Juanita Woodinville Way NE (Brickyard)
    ID 2151
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - 256256
    Wait for bus
    256
    Downtown Seattle South Lake Union
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    2nd Ave & Cherry St
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Seattle
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLANDSEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
    Wait for ferry
    SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
    To Bainbridge Island
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station Bainbridge Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Bainbridge Island
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Bothell to Bainbridge Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one ferry line: take the 535 bus from Uw Bothell - Main Entrance station to Bellevue Tc - Bays 5,8 & 9 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 54 min. The ride fare is $14.15. The bus and ferry schedule from Bothell may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Bainbridge Island on the Moovit app.

114min$14.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 535535
Light Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Leaves from Uw Bothell - Main Entrance

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Uw Bothell - Main Entrance
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 535535
    Wait for bus
    535
    Bellevue
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellevue Tc - Bays 5,8 & 9
    ID 2860
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bellevue Downtown
    170 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 Sq Station
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Seattle
    550 yd • 7 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 Bothell to Bainbridge Island

The distance between Bothell, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Bainbridge Island, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 29.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bothell to Bainbridge Island by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Bothell to Bainbridge Island

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Bothell to Bainbridge Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bothell) 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.

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

To get from Bothell to Bainbridge Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one ferry line: take the 535 bus from Uw Bothell - Main Entrance station to Bellevue Tc - Bays 5,8 & 9 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 54 min. The ride fare is $14.15. The bus and ferry schedule from Bothell may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Bainbridge Island on the Moovit app.

114min$14.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 535535
Light Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Leaves from Uw Bothell - Main Entrance

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Uw Bothell - Main Entrance
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 535535
    Wait for bus
    535
    Bellevue
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellevue Tc - Bays 5,8 & 9
    ID 2860
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bellevue Downtown
    170 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 Sq Station
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Seattle
    550 yd • 7 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 Bothell to Bainbridge Island?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 535, Bus line 256, Ferry line SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND.

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

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 535, Light Rail line 2 LINE, Ferry line SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bothell and Bainbridge Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bothell to Bainbridge Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 535 bus line goes from Uw Bothell - Main Entrance station near Bothell to Bellevue station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Bellevue station near Bainbridge Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bothell to Bainbridge Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Bothell and Bainbridge Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and ferry is about 1 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bothell to get to Bainbridge Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get on the 535 bus from the Uw Bothell - Main Entrance stop near Bothell in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bothell and Bainbridge Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get off the bus at the Bellevue station, which is closest to Bainbridge Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the total bus and ferry fare from Bothell to Bainbridge Island?

    The ride from Bothell to Bainbridge Island costs $13.90.