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

Kirkland to Bainbridge Island - Bus Schedule

The 255 bus from Kirkland to Bainbridge Island runs from 4:56 AM to 11:47 PM, with departures every 10-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 19 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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

To get from Kirkland to 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 19 min. The ride fare is $14.40. The bus, ferry and light rail schedule from Kirkland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and light rail schedule to Bainbridge Island on the Moovit app.

79min$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
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    University of Washington Station
    80 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 Square Station Entrance B James Street
    10 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 Kirkland to Bainbridge Island

The distance between Kirkland and Bainbridge Island is approximately 18.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 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.

Bus, Ferry And Light Rail schedule from Kirkland to Bainbridge Island

To check the bus, ferry and light rail schedule from Kirkland to Bainbridge Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Kirkland) and destination (Bainbridge Island), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, ferry and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, ferry and light rail, 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, ferry and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 79 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 one bus line, one light rail line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 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 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one ferry line till Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 station near 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 and Bainbridge Island by bus, light rail and ferry is about 1 hr 19 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 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 station, which is closest to 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 $14.40.

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