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 550 bus from Bellevue Tc - Bays 5,8 & 9 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 26 min.

86min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Leaves from Bellevue Tc - Bays 5,8 & 9

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bellevue Tc - Bays 5,8 & 9
    ID 2860
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave & Cherry St
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Seattle
    640 yd • 8 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

Alternative route from Bellevue to Bainbridge Island by bus and ferry via 556, 256 and SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND

To get from Bellevue to Bainbridge Island you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 556 bus from Bellevue Tc - Bays 5,8 & 9 station to Sr 520 & Evergreen Point Rd 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 53 min.

113min
Walk to bus stationBus - 556
556
Bus - 256256
Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Leaves from Bellevue Tc - Bays 5,8 & 9

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bellevue Tc - Bays 5,8 & 9
    ID 2860
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 556556
    Wait for bus
    556
    U-District Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr 520 & Evergreen Point Rd
    14 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
    32 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
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Public transit directions from Bellevue to Bainbridge Island

The distance between Bellevue and Bainbridge Island is approximately 19.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 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.

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Alternative route from Bellevue to Bainbridge Island by bus and ferry via 556, 256 and SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND

To get from Bellevue to Bainbridge Island you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 556 bus from Bellevue Tc - Bays 5,8 & 9 station to Sr 520 & Evergreen Point Rd 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 53 min.

113min
Walk to bus stationBus - 556
556
Bus - 256256
Ferry - SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Leaves from Bellevue Tc - Bays 5,8 & 9

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bellevue Tc - Bays 5,8 & 9
    ID 2860
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 556556
    Wait for bus
    556
    U-District Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr 520 & Evergreen Point Rd
    14 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
    32 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 550, Ferry line SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND.

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

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 556, Bus line 256, 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 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bellevue to Bainbridge Island?

    The 550 bus line goes from Bellevue Tc - Bays 5,8 & 9 station near Bellevue in Bellevue to Seattle station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till 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 26 min.

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

    Get on the 550 bus from the Bellevue Tc - Bays 5,8 & 9 stop near Bellevue in Bellevue.

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

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

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