Seattle–Bainbridge Island ferry schedule and guide
Washington State Ferries (WSF) runs the Seattle–Bainbridge Island ferry, a car and passenger ferry between Colman Dock on the Seattle waterfront and Bainbridge Island. The Seattle–Bainbridge Island ferry takes no reservations, and walk-on passengers pay only in Seattle.
Schedule up to date as of November 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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Seattle–Bainbridge Island ferry schedule Fall 2026
The Fall 2026 schedule runs from September 20, 2026 to December 26, 2026.
Departures from Seattle, Monday through Friday
| Departs | To | Boat |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30 AM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 6:10 AM | Bainbridge Island | Puyallup |
| 7:05 AM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 7:55 AM | Bainbridge Island | Puyallup |
| 8:45 AM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 9:35 AM | Bainbridge Island | Puyallup |
| 10:40 AM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 11:25 AM | Bainbridge Island | Puyallup |
| 12:25 PM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 1:10 PM | Bainbridge Island | Puyallup |
| 2:05 PM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 3:00 PM | Bainbridge Island | Puyallup |
| 3:50 PM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 4:45 PM | Bainbridge Island | Puyallup |
| 5:45 PM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 6:30 PM | Bainbridge Island | Puyallup |
| 7:30 PM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 8:15 PM | Bainbridge Island | Puyallup |
| 9:20 PM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 10:05 PM | Bainbridge Island | Puyallup |
| 10:50 PM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 12:15 AM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 1:35 AM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
Departures from Seattle, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
| Departs | To | Boat |
|---|---|---|
| 6:10 AM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 7:55 AM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 8:55 AM | Bainbridge Island | Puyallup |
| 9:35 AM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 10:40 AM | Bainbridge Island | Puyallup |
| 11:25 AM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 12:30 PM | Bainbridge Island | Puyallup |
| 1:15 PM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 2:10 PM | Bainbridge Island | Puyallup |
| 3:05 PM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 3:50 PM | Bainbridge Island | Puyallup |
| 4:45 PM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 5:35 PM | Bainbridge Island | Puyallup |
| 6:25 PM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 7:20 PM | Bainbridge Island | Puyallup |
| 8:10 PM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 9:00 PM | Bainbridge Island | Puyallup |
| 9:45 PM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 10:40 PM | Bainbridge Island | Puyallup |
| 11:15 PM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 12:45 AM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
| 2:10 AM | Bainbridge Island | Wenatchee |
Departures from Bainbridge Island, Monday through Friday
| Departs | To | Boat |
|---|---|---|
| 4:45 AM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 5:20 AM | Seattle | Puyallup |
| 6:20 AM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 7:05 AM | Seattle | Puyallup |
| 7:55 AM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 8:45 AM | Seattle | Puyallup |
| 9:40 AM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 10:25 AM | Seattle | Puyallup |
| 11:30 AM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 12:20 PM | Seattle | Puyallup |
| 1:15 PM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 2:05 PM | Seattle | Puyallup |
| 2:55 PM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 3:50 PM | Seattle | Puyallup |
| 4:45 PM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 5:35 PM | Seattle | Puyallup |
| 6:40 PM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 7:20 PM | Seattle | Puyallup |
| 8:20 PM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 9:00 PM | Seattle | Puyallup |
| 10:00 PM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 11:30 PM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 12:55 AM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
Departures from Bainbridge Island, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
| Departs | To | Boat |
|---|---|---|
| 5:20 AM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 7:05 AM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 8:45 AM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 9:45 AM | Seattle | Puyallup |
| 10:25 AM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 11:35 AM | Seattle | Puyallup |
| 12:20 PM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 1:20 PM | Seattle | Puyallup |
| 2:10 PM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 3:00 PM | Seattle | Puyallup |
| 3:55 PM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 4:40 PM | Seattle | Puyallup |
| 5:35 PM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 6:30 PM | Seattle | Puyallup |
| 7:15 PM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 8:10 PM | Seattle | Puyallup |
| 8:55 PM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 9:45 PM | Seattle | Puyallup |
| 10:30 PM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 12:00 AM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
| 1:25 AM | Seattle | Wenatchee |
Departures from Bainbridge Island, Saturdays and Holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas) only
| Departs | To | Boat |
|---|---|---|
| 7:55 AM | Seattle | Puyallup |
Seattle–Bainbridge Island ferry fares
| Fare type | Bainbridge Island to Seattle | Seattle to Bainbridge Island |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger | ||
| Adult (age 19 - 64) | Free | $11.35 |
| Senior (age 65 & over) / Disability | Free | $5.65 |
| Youth (age 18 and under) | Free | Free |
| Multi-Ride Commuter Card 10 Ride | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| WSF Monthly Pass 31 Ride | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Bicycle Surcharge Only (19 and over) | Free | $1.00 |
| Vehicle, Motorcycle, and Stowage Fares | ||
| Vehicle Under 14' (less than 168”) & Driver | $16.05 | $16.05 |
| Vehicle Under 22' (standard veh) & Driver | $20.25 | $20.25 |
| Vehicle U14' (less than 168") & Sr/Disability Driver | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Vehicle U22' (standard veh) & Sr/Disability Driver | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Multi-Ride Commuter Card - Vehicle U14' & Driver 20 Ride | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Multi-Ride Commuter Card - Vehicle U22' & Driver 20 Ride | $328.00 | $328.00 |
| Motorcycle & Driver / Stowage Fare | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Motorcycle & Senior/Disability Driver / Stowage Fare | $6.15 | $6.15 |
| Multi-Ride Commuter Card - Motorcycle & Driver 20 Ride | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Vehicle Length-Based | ||
| Vehicle Under 30' Under 7'2 in. | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Vehicle Under 30' Over 7'2 in. | $58.75 | $58.75 |
| Vehicle Under 40' | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Vehicle Under 50' | $97.25 | $97.25 |
| Vehicle Under 60' | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Vehicle Under 70' | $135.75 | $135.75 |
| Vehicle Under 80' | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Cost per foot over 80' | $1.95 | $1.95 |
- Vehicle/driver only fares are collected at Bainbridge Island, while passenger and vehicle/driver fares are collected at Seattle.
- Passenger and vehicle/driver fares are collected at Seattle, while vehicle/driver only fares are collected at Bainbridge Island.
Seattle–Bainbridge Island ferry details
| Operator | Washington State Ferries (WSF) |
|---|---|
| Vehicles | Cars, motorcycles, RVs and trucks. Vehicle fares go by length and height. Vehicles more than 8 feet 6 inches wide need special arrangements before they travel. |
| Reservations | Not taken. WSF takes vehicle reservations only on the Anacortes–San Juan Islands and Port Townsend–Coupeville routes. Vehicles board first come, first served. |
| Payment | Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards, cash and ORCA card at the terminal. Self-serve kiosks take no cash. A ticket does not save a space on the ferry. Walk-on passengers and cyclists pay a round-trip fare at Colman Dock and ride free from Bainbridge Island. Drivers pay a one-way fare for the vehicle and driver. Riders under 19 ride free unless they drive. Seniors 65 and over and riders with disabilities get reduced passenger fares when they buy in person with proof of eligibility. |
| Bicycles | Cyclists who arrive 20 minutes before departure board first. Cyclists who arrive after vehicle loading starts board last. Adult cyclists pay a bicycle surcharge on top of the passenger fare. |
| Pets | Dogs ride on a leash in most passenger areas, but not in indoor food service areas or on seats and tables. Other pets ride in a crate or carrier. Service animals are allowed in all public areas. |
| Accessibility | Every WSF vessel has an elevator. Colman Dock has overhead passenger loading and elevators. The Bainbridge Island ferry terminal has overhead passenger loading and no elevator. Drivers who need to park near an elevator tell the ticket seller and arrive 30 minutes before departure. |
| Restrooms and food on board | Restrooms on every WSF vessel. Galleys on the Seattle–Bainbridge Island ferry sell food and drinks. WSF has no public Wi-Fi on board or at its terminals. |
Seattle ferry terminal parking and directions
Colman Dock (Seattle ferry terminal) is at 801 Alaskan Way, Pier 52, Seattle, WA 98104, between Marion and Columbia streets. Colman Dock serves the Seattle–Bainbridge Island and Seattle–Bremerton ferries.
From I-5, drivers follow Edgar Martinez Drive South and First Avenue South to South Dearborn Street, then turn right onto Alaskan Way. Vehicles enter Colman Dock from the 2 northbound lanes of Alaskan Way at Yesler Way. WSF advises drivers to allow up to 30 minutes of extra time for waterfront traffic.
Walk-on passengers reach the terminal building by the Marion Street Bridge or by the stairs and elevator at the entry building on Alaskan Way. A staffed ticket booth and self-serve kiosks sit in the walkway to the terminal building. The staffed booth is the only place at Colman Dock that takes cash.
Riders who park and walk on use parking in the Pioneer Square and waterfront neighborhoods. Pick-up and drop-off is in front of the terminal on Alaskan Way. The Amtrak station at 3rd and King streets is about 7 blocks from Colman Dock.
Colman Dock has bicycle holding lanes for each route and 6 bike racks under the terminal building, which hold 150 bikes. Bainbridge Island cyclists enter through a dedicated bike entrance north of Marion Street at set hours, or through the regular tollbooth.
Bainbridge Island ferry terminal parking and directions
The Bainbridge Island ferry terminal is at 270 Olympic Drive SE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. Drivers on Highway 3 take the Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island exit and follow that road about 13 miles to the ferry dock. Pick-up and drop-off is in front of the terminal building.
Drivers have 3 large parking lots within 2 blocks of the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal, each with posted prices. The WSF lot outside the main terminal entrance, run by U-Park System, has 11 ADA spaces. Once those spaces fill, drivers with a disabled parking placard park free in any open space in that lot.
The Bainbridge Island ferry terminal has a waiting room and restrooms. Cyclists skip the vehicle line and wait at the east end of the dock. The Bainbridge Island ferry terminal has 2 bike racks, which hold 32 bikes.
Seattle–Bainbridge Island ferry FAQs
Are reservations needed for the Bainbridge ferry?
The Seattle–Bainbridge Island ferry takes no reservations. Vehicles board first come, first served, and a ticket does not save a space on the boat. WSF says walk-on passengers come close to filling the boat only during major events such as playoff games.
Do walk-on passengers pay both ways on the Bainbridge ferry?
Walk-on passengers on the Seattle–Bainbridge Island ferry pay a round-trip fare at Colman Dock. Passengers and cyclists leaving Bainbridge Island for Seattle pay nothing.
How early should riders arrive for the Bainbridge ferry?
WSF asks walk-on passengers at Colman Dock to arrive about 15 minutes before the sailing. On most routes, WSF asks drivers to be in line at the tollbooth at least 20 minutes before the sailing.
Where is the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal?
The Bainbridge Island ferry terminal is at 270 Olympic Drive SE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. Colman Dock, the Seattle ferry terminal, is at 801 Alaskan Way, Pier 52, Seattle, WA 98104.
Can dogs ride the Bainbridge ferry?
Dogs ride the Seattle–Bainbridge Island ferry on a leash in most passenger areas. Dogs stay out of indoor food service areas and off seats and tables. Other pets ride in a crate or carrier.
More Washington ferries
- Anacortes–San Juan Islands ferry
- Seattle–Bremerton ferry
- Edmonds–Kingston ferry
- Mukilteo–Clinton ferry
- Southworth–Vashon ferry
- Point Defiance–Tahlequah ferry
- Port Townsend–Coupeville ferry
- Gooseberry Point–Lummi Island ferry
bainbridgeferryschedule.com has a full guide to the Seattle–Bainbridge Island ferry.