WA Ferries
Washington State Ferries · Schedules & Fares
Seattle ↔ Bainbridge Island — Good to Know
- Highest-ridership ferry route in the United States
- Walk-on passengers can board without a vehicle — no reservation needed
- Fares collected westbound only (Seattle → Bainbridge) — return trip is free
- Accepts ORCA transit cards for walk-on passengers
- Approximately every 50–60 minutes, more frequent at peak hours
- Fares shown are peak season (mid-May – mid-Sep) — off-peak fares ~17% lower
- Children under 6 ride free