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How to get from Kirkland to Bainbridge Island by bus, ferry and light rail?

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

To get from Kirkland to Bainbridge Island in Bainbridge Island, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one ferry line: take the 255 bus from South Kirkland Park & Ride station to Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 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 27 min. The ride fare is $13.90.

87min$13.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 255255
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Leaves from South Kirkland Park & Ride
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Kirkland Park & Ride
    ID 74450
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    University District
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4
    ID 25755
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    University of Washington Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Angle Lake
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Sq Station
    10 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

From Kirkland to Bainbridge Island by bus and ferry

To get from Kirkland to Bainbridge Island in Bainbridge Island, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 255 bus from South Kirkland Park & Ride station to NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 43 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 51 min. The ride fare is $11.40.

111min$11.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 255255
Bus - 4343
Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Leaves from South Kirkland Park & Ride
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Kirkland Park & Ride
    ID 74450
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    University District
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE
    ID 29420
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE
    ID 29240
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Downtown Seattle University of Washington Medical Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd Ave & Marion St
    ID 480
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Seattle
    490 yd • 6 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 Kirkland to Bainbridge Island
The distance between Kirkland, Bainbridge Island and Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island is approximately 18.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kirkland to Bainbridge Island by bus, ferry and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bainbridge Island – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Kirkland

Kirkland is located at Kirkland, Bainbridge Island and the nearest public transit station is South Kirkland Park & Ride.

Bus stations close to Kirkland:

  • South Kirkland Park & Ride
  • 108th Ave NE & Northup Way
  • 108th Ave NE & NE 38th Pl
Public transit stations close to Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island

Bainbridge Island is located at Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island and the nearest public transit station is Winslow Way at Town & Country Market.

Bus stations close to Bainbridge Island:

  • Winslow Way at Town & Country Market
  • Winslow Way at Ericksen (Town & Country)
  • Madison at Winslow Way (Across From City Hall)

Ferry stations close to Bainbridge Island:

  • Bainbridge Island

From Kirkland to Bainbridge Island by bus and ferry

To get from Kirkland to Bainbridge Island in Bainbridge Island, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 255 bus from South Kirkland Park & Ride station to NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 43 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 51 min. The ride fare is $11.40.

111min$11.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 255255
Bus - 4343
Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Leaves from South Kirkland Park & Ride
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Kirkland Park & Ride
    ID 74450
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    University District
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE
    ID 29420
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE
    ID 29240
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Downtown Seattle University of Washington Medical Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd Ave & Marion St
    ID 480
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Seattle
    490 yd • 6 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 Kirkland to Bainbridge Island?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 255, Bus line 1 LINE, Bus line SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND.

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

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 255, Bus line 43, Bus line SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one light rail line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kirkland to Bainbridge Island?

    The 255 bus line goes from South Kirkland Park & Ride station near Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to University District station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one ferry line till University District station near Bainbridge Island in Bainbridge Island.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kirkland to Bainbridge Island by bus, light rail and ferry?

    The total travel time between Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Bainbridge Island in Bainbridge Island by bus, light rail and ferry is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the 255 bus from the South Kirkland Park & Ride stop near Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the University District station, which is closest to Bainbridge Island in Bainbridge Island.

  • How much is the total bus, light rail and ferry fare from Kirkland to Bainbridge Island?

    The ride from Kirkland to Bainbridge Island costs $13.90.

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