If you're on Bainbridge Island, or ended up there while you were on the Olympic Peninsula, you'll…read morefind the Bainbridge Island ferry a convenient way to get (back) to Seattle. I use the Bainbridge Island ferry frequently (1-2x/week). See plusses, minuses and recommendations below. Plusses: - If you're on foot, the ferry terminal is a short walk from downtown Bainbridge. Give yourself 10-15 minutes just to be safe. - There is no fee if you're on foot! (It's free for everyone from Bainbridge Island to Seattle.) - If you're driving, you only pay for the car. Passengers are free. - The ferries leave frequently, about every 45-60 minutes, with a 35-minute crossing. - One really big plus for the Bainbridge Island Ferry terminal: there is food available both inside and outside the terminal! The food is offered by Commuter Comforts, and is generally of pretty good quality. The outside booth has limited hours (mostly satisfying commuter traffic), but the inside has extended hours, from very early morning until 5:30/6:30 p.m. - There's tons of paid parking just outside the ferry terminal if you're parking on the Bainbridge side. - There are a bunch of Kitsap busses that go to and from the ferry terminal from all over the Island. Unfortunately, they only run during commute hours. Minuses: - Driving can be problematic, especially on busy weekends. Even if you make it to the ferry on time, you may still miss the ferry if it is full. (Walk on passengers never have to worry about this.) The ferry entry lane can back up quite aways on 305 on busy weekends. - Ferry traffic enters off of 305 across Winslow Way, in the lane to the very far right. This is confusing since the ferry lane goes through, but the right turn lane is to your left. So, always stay to your right if you're going to the ferry. - You cannot turn right into the ferry terminal off of Winslow Lane. You can be ticketed for this turn. - Uber is hit or miss on Bainbridge Island, and if you're fortunate to get one, it may be expensive. Don't count on Uber to be there for you. - There is no taxi service on Bainbridge. Recommendations: - Since it is hit or miss whether the ferry you're planning on taking will be on time, especially on a busy weekend, get the WSDOT app. It'll show where the ferries are and how late they're running, so you can plan accordingly. If you're not catching the ferry again, or not for a while, you can always delete the app. - If you're in Bainbridge downtown, allow about 10-15 minutes to get to the terminal, with lights and such, just in case. - If you're staying on Bainbridge and flying out of SeaTac, you can catch the ferry across and grab a cab just below the terminal on Alaska Way. They have a $46 guaranteed fare to the airport (currently). You can also catch the Light Rail too (for $3!!), but you'll have to hoof it up the hill on Cherry to Pioneer Square. Either way, allow yourself plenty of time, especially if ferries are delayed.

Had no issues on the way here but on the way back we were delayed by over an hour. Was pretty…read moreinconvenient so definitely factor that in if you are transiting from Bainbridge to Tacoma.

Kitsap Transit is the public bus company for Kitsap County. They have a number of routed buses, as…read morewell as an on-demand shared ride service in which you can request a ride and be dropped almost anywhere within the service map. My primary use of Kitsap Transit is to travel from Bainbridge Island to Poulsbo. The bus schedule for this route is limited as it only runs once a hour. It does not take in consideration the ferry schedule to Bainbridge Island. Unfortunately, I learned this the hard way as I missed my connecting bus to Poulsbo due to the delay and had to wait another hour for the next one. In returning to Bainbridge Island, I did also have to take into consideration of the hourly service schedule. So if you are a tourist traveling from Seattle and checking out Kitsap County using Kitsap Transit and the ferry, you will need to have a strong sense of time management. Also, another negative with Kitsap Transit is they don't have bus service on Sundays. Though that is changing as the Bainbridge Island to Poulsbo route will offer Sunday service soon. While I wish Kitsap County would have better public bus service, I think this is the best that can be expected given the relatively low ridership compared to King County.

I agree with bunch of shipyard workers who takes bus to ferry. those bus drivers have no sense of…read moreon-time. My wife missed bus and had to walked so many time from ferry because damn bus driver took off before ferry dock to port orchard ferry. Moreover, morning are scary as well because we do not know if bus will show up or not. it is a game here with kitsap transit. it is so unreliable. My wife just missed a ferry again this morning because of new driver lost his route; driving around a circle of Kitsap County Givens Community & Senior Center. My wife had to use leave because of unreliable kitsap transit

Driving used to be fun but not anymore…read more I took Driver's Ed in high school. Studied the WA DOL manual. Got up at 5am on the weekends and mastered parking maneuvers in empty parking lots. Practiced driving on I-5 and steering control on E Mercer Way. Passed the written and driving tests. It was a milestone celebration unlocking freedom and independence at 16 years old. Learned how to use the stick shift and feared the red light at 15th & Spokane St. on rainy days. Drove to Dick's on Capitol Hill with friends. Never had to share the road with electric bikes and scooters because they didn't exist. Never saw distracted drivers with smartphones because these devices weren't available to the public yet. We only had to worry about cars with California plates, the occasional BC plate, or someone who said, "DMV." ;p Driving in Seattle is different now. Traffic is worse. Nobody gives the "Thank you" wave anymore. I know someone who's been driving well over 10 years and they slapped a yellow New Driver sticker on their car and uses it as an excuse to drive like a crazy person. On I-5 I saw a guy texting at the wheel, saw a girl playing a game on her phone at the wheel. Cars without license plates, cars with expired tabs. People driving in the Bus Only lane, people driving with high beams. Motorcycle lane splitting. Witnessed illegal left turns from the far right lane and people driving down the yellow center lane. A lot of these habits and behaviors didn't happen when I first started driving. Seems like the WA DOL manual doesn't apply anymore. Unwritten driving rules and etiquette taught and passed down by old school Seattleites are fizzling out. Those OGs have moved to Clark County near the WA/OR border, Eastern WA, out of state, and out of country. Gas is over $6+ a gallon and if theres an event near the stadiums parking can be between $70-$120. So if someone asks me why I take public transit, I have many reasons why. I take the light rail when my destination is near a station. I take it for peace of mind. I take it to save money. I've become mindful of my carbon footprint. The 2 Line trains from the Eastside are newer and cleaner than the workhorse 1 Line trains. There's the occasional smelly person, the sleeper, and the tweaker but I know have a choice to sit or stand away from them or get up and move. No fare gates or platform screen doors at the stations. Signage and announcements could be better too. As for the near future, I want to attend roll out celebrations for the Graham St. and Boeing Access Road infill stations. I'm also looking forward to the West Seattle and Tacoma expansions.

Overall pretty good with my experiences with Link. On our trips to Seattle if we are planning to…read morejust go to neighborhoods where the train stops through then we definitely utilize that over driving. There are a lot of shortened operation times due to upgrades, maintenance and expansion. As large as the Seattle metro area is I'm surprised there wasn't public transit train installed and with good coverage of stops long ago. But it seems to be happening now. I think of Campbell Scott in the movie Singles and how his plan gets shot down for a broader commute expansion with trains for a plan he submitted. It almost feels like an inside joke and maybe it always was or has been for a long time living in the metro area. Recently we rode on the new expansion that goes to Federal Way. We rode the train up from the large transit center and garage there and it was nice and smooth. A bit long but so much less stress not having to drive. I have my Orca Card handy with me and it's easy on and easy off. Overall good experiences with this train system!

Thank you Sound Transit! (Sounder Train)…read more For being our designated driver for the Seahawk games especially when you begin to lose track of those $8.25 beers in all of the excitement! For costing only $7 round trip per person and saving us lots of $ to spend on more of those $8.25 beers! For providing FREE parking to event goers on game day, saving us even more $ for those $8.25 beers! For being uber convenient and right down the street from home! For giving us a beautiful view as we are in route reminding us of all that we have to be thankful for in the NW! We're excited to use you more when the Sounders Start!

The best part of living in Edmonds and working in downtown Seattle is taking the train to work each…read moreday. Really, its great. An amazing view, a clean low stress trip, ample seating... I don't have to pay for parking at the train station in downtown Edmonds. Staff is always friendly and helpful. I really just don't have anything negative to say.

I saw all the great reviews about Seattle's Link light rail so I gave it a try yesterday evening to…read moreget to the U District area from the airport. It may have been a random fluke, however, my first experience was a disaster at best. After riding 2 stops on the 1 Line, we were all instructed to get off at Ranier Beach stop as there was some sort of police activity prohibiting us from riding further and we at this point were asked to cross the street and wait for a shuttle. About 10 min later, a shuttle arrived however not everyone could fit so this shuttle was jam packed with people! We were told that this shuttle would take us to the Columbia City station and from there, the 1 Line would resume. As it was traffic hour when this all happened, shuttle was slow moving, so probably another 20-30 min later, we arrived. A train was waiting for us and after that detour, the ride was smooth all the way to my destination. I made the mistake of getting off one stop before I intended, so that added another 10min to trip, completely my own stupid fault. So a trip from the airport that should have taken a little under an hour took close to 2 hours for me. Was an interesting experience and for $3, I really shouldn't complain. I also saved my company $100 but also wasted 90min on public transit. And time is money. I think this might have just been a little bad luck and a less frequent occurrence, but it definitely made me not want to take this form of transit ever again. They do get one star because when I mapped it out on Google maps, there was clear warning there was a delay and detour. It was just my poor choice to take a chance and see what happens. However, if the opportunity presents itself again and there were no issues with the Link light rail, I might consider this option again.

Had a great experience utilizing this transportation to travel from the airport to near our hotel…read morewhen we arrived in Seattle. Very affordable, convenient, fast, and a user friendly experience.

Highly recommend Freedom Runners for your airport transportation needs. Stephen was very…read moreaccommodating and helpful in transporting my child and I to SeaTac airport from Silverdale. The rates were priced very competitively compared to other rideshare services and parking lot fees at the airport for our two week trip. I cannot speak highly enough about what a tremendous help Stephen was in getting us safely to the airport and back home.

I used Freedom Runners Jan 5, 2025, and again on Jan 9 for SeaTac / Poulsbo transportation. I…read morehighly recommend this company so don't think twice about using them... just book your trip. You won't be disappointed. Stephen and Ted are both very professional and the best at what they do. Due to unforeseen family circumstances, I had to change my return trip to SeaTac three times and Stephen was very accommodating and his customer service was excellent. Their communication throughout your quote, booking and pick-up is superb. They are always on top of it. Their prices are very competitive compared to other car services and rideshares. Book you trip with Freedom Runners, you'll be happy you did!

The foot ferry between Port Orchard and Bremerton is so cool. The ferry is old school but very well…read moremaintained. There are pictures on the walls showing the history of it. You can sit inside or go outside (there are benches there) and take in the view and breeze. It is usually $1-2 a trip but from now till end of 2024, it's free on Sundays. There's a public parking lot by the ferry terminal which is free for 3 hours parking. Great to make short trip to Bremerton. It's about 10 minutes ride away. There is a sheltered waiting area so you can hide from the wind and rain if needed. Note: I got sea legs after coming back from Bremerton. The water was not particularly choppy. Going was fine, but coming back was not. It took a while to feel ok. If you're prone to seasickness, the ferry may not be for you.

Since moving to Port Orchard, the PO Foot Ferry (Carlisle II most days) has become a mainstay of my…read moreneed to be in downtown Seattle on a frequent basis. I take the Foot Ferry across Sinclair Inlet, then board the "big ferry" to Pier 52 in Seattle. Super easy commute. The ferry runs every 30 minutes from PO to Bremerton, and on the return leg, there is one every 15 minutes at the end of the day - the one on the "15" goes on to Annapolis while the even hour goes just to Port Orchard. Great service - and in my experience, always on time. Dave

I enjoy catching the ferry via motor vehicle. We're in Port Orchard so it took 15 mins to arrive…read more The worker will instruct you which number lane to enter. This location allows foot traffic, bicycles and motor vehicles. One way or round trip. Check the schedule for departure and arrival times. Please arrive at least 20-30 minutes before scheduled departure time. Take a break from tolls and traffic. Yes. We opted for one way from Bremerton to Seattle. Ferry departed and arrived to Seattle on time within one hour. Once you step out with your valuables and lock the vehicle, you're able to walk upstairs, enjoy the view indoors and outdoors. I had fun chillin' outside on a clear day. There were families taking photos of the scenery or groupies. We sat in the first row indoors. Some of our relatives decided to order sandwich, snacks and a beverage. There's also restrooms. If you must, use the restroom in advance before the ferry arrives at the destination to avoid rushing back to the vehicle downstairs and be mindful of others having to leave. Our route was the fast ferry where we go through Rich Pass, you'll see Port Orchard to the right and Bainbridge Island on the left, then make your way to Seattle. Smooth ride.

Thanks for adding toiletries bags to the restrooms and providing trash facilities inside the…read morerestrooms!! Much appreciated! This was a long ferry trip about an hour but we saw tons of wildlife from the deck on our way to Bremerton from Seattle. Jellyfish, seal, and a whale. The ferry ride is never disappointing. The puzzles on board to build during the ride was also a fun surprise.

The 250 line is always late. I'd say it's a joke but I think they are trying to be so late ALL the…read moretime. And they don't seem to care

The Kirkland Transit Center is located in downtown Kirkland, close to the marina. It's location…read moreand easy accessibility make me a fan of this transit center. I've taken the bus a few times here, and it's always been an easy process. Compared to other transit centers, this one doesn't feel as populated. I've never had to wait in a line to get on the bus from here. Also, all of the posts are marked, to indicate where to wait at for a particular route/bus. It's an easy process. I just love that this transit center is downtown, with bus routes from Seattle and other Eastside suburbs. It's accessible, easy, and never busy. Plus, cars can also use the lanes that the buses use for pick-ups and whatnot.

I had a very easy going time with taxi and tours, my driver James was very nice and polite overall…read morewould reccommend using taxi and tours.

Great way to get around on Bainbridge since they don't have Ubers out there! Drivers are all…read morefriendly locals from my experience