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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.

Where to stay

4303 Kitsap Way, Bremerton, WA 98312 · navalsuites.com
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291 Madison Ave S, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 · theeagleharborinn.com
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18830 Front St NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370 · hotelscandipoulsbo.com
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4699 Woodson Ln NE Ste 349, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 · pleasantbeachvillage.com
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4320 Kitsap Way, Bremerton, WA 98312 · flagshipinn.com
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8226 Kaster Dr NE, Bremerton, WA 98311 · bremertonbb.com
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14125 Henderson Rd NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 · seaboldcottage.com
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Property Entrance, 240 Washington Ave, 200 2nd St, Bremerton, WA 98337 · marinasquaresuites.com
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18680 WA-305, Poulsbo, WA 98370 · poulsboinn.com
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15347 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish, WA 98392 · clearwatercasino.com
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16300 WA-305, Poulsbo, WA 98370 · cedarglenmhp.com
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16280 WA-305, Poulsbo, WA 98370 · eagletreerv.com
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350 High School Rd NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 · marshallsuites.com
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920 Hildebrand Ln, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 · islandcountryinn.com
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4412 Kitsap Way, Bremerton, WA 98312 · oysterbayinnbremerton.com
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13913 S Keyport Rd NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370 · nordichillmanor.com
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9550 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale, WA 98383 · oxfordsuitessilverdale.com
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150 Washington Ave, Bremerton, WA 98337 · hilton.com
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3073 NW Bucklin Hill Rd, Silverdale, WA 98383 · bestwestern.com
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2514 N Lafayette Ave, Bremerton, WA 98312 · justinhordyk.vacationsbyredawning.com
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5068 Kitsap Way, Bremerton, WA 98312 · wyndhamhotels.com
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920 Hildebrand Ln NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 · choicehotels.com
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9734 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale, WA 98383 · choicehotels.com
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4165 Mattson Pl NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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2909 Wheaton Wy, Bremerton, WA 98310
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600 National Ave N, Bremerton, WA 98312
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3400 11th St, Bremerton, WA 98312 · motel6.com
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Restaurants & places to go

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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.

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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.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Apex Airpark 8.7 mi to the centre
Silverdale, WA, US
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Getting there by ferry

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

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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.