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

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 Yarrow Point Fwy Station (Sr 520 & 92nd Ave Ne) 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 27 min. The ride fare is $11.40.

87min$11.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 255255
Bus - 256256
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 Kirkland
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yarrow Point Fwy Station (Sr 520 & 92nd Ave Ne)
    4 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
    34 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 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 $14.40.

87min$14.40
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 Kirkland
  • 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
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Federal Way Downtown
  • 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
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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 18.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kirkland 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.

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 Wyatt at Madison.

Bus stations close to Bainbridge Island:

  • Wyatt at Madison
  • Madison at Madrona
  • Madison at City Hall

Ferry stations close to Bainbridge Island:

  • Bainbridge Island

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 $14.40.

87min$14.40
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 Kirkland
  • 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
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Federal Way Downtown
  • 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

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 256, Ferry line SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 255, Light Rail line 1 LINE, Ferry line SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines 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 Kirkland station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till University District Kirkland station near Bainbridge Island in Bainbridge Island.

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

    The total travel time between Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Bainbridge Island in Bainbridge Island by bus 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 Kirkland station, which is closest to Bainbridge Island in Bainbridge Island.

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

    The ride from Kirkland to Bainbridge Island costs $11.40.