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Bainbridge Island, WA

Bainbridge Island is a city and island in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It is located in Puget Sound.

Type CityPopulation 24,825

Why go

  • City in Washington, United States.
  • Served by Bremerton National Airport (PWT).

History

Bainbridge Island is a city and island in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It is located in Puget Sound. The population was 24,825 at the 2020 census, making Bainbridge Island the second largest city in Kitsap County. The city limits encompass the entire island.

Airports

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 18 mi to the centre
17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 33 airlines (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 90 destinations incl. London, Atlanta, Denver, Beijing, Honolulu… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 33 airlines, 90 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) 14 mi to the centre
Seattle, WA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Kenmore Air) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Eastsound, Port Angeles (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Bremerton National Airport (PWT) 15 mi to the centre
Bremerton, WA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Paine Field (PAE) 22 mi to the centre
3220 100th St SW, Everett, WA 98204 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Renton Municipal Airport (RNT) 19 mi to the centre
Renton, WA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Apex Airpark 8.7 mi to the centre
Silverdale, WA, US
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 2.4 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Bainbridge
Ferry terminal · 2.4 mi from the centre · Washington State Ferries
Outdoor
Bremerton
Ferry terminal · 7 mi from the centre · Washington State Ferries
Outdoor
Bremerton Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 7 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Annapolis Ferry Dock
Ferry terminal · 7.5 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Port Orchard
Ferry terminal · 8.3 mi from the centre · Kitsap Transiot
Outdoor
Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
Ferry route · Washington State Ferries
Outdoor
Bremerton Fast Ferry
Ferry route · Kitsap Transit
Outdoor
Seattle-Bremerton Ferry
Ferry route · Washington State Ferries
Outdoor
Bremerton-Seattle
Ferry route · Washington State Ferries
Outdoor
Seattle-Bremerton
Ferry route · Washington State Ferries
Outdoor
Seattle–Bainbridge
Ferry route · Washington State Ferries
Outdoor
Bainbridge–Seattle
Ferry route · Washington State Ferries
Outdoor
Kingston Fast Ferry
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bremerton National Airport (PWT); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal, 2.4 mi); routes include Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry, Bremerton Fast Ferry, Seattle-Bremerton Ferry.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bainbridge Island, WA. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Washington · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Washington · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Washington · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350 · Fractional and jet card programme centred on the US Midwest and East.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.