The Seattle-Bainbridge Island route is one of several operated by the Washington State Ferries system, which is the largest ferry network in the United States!!! And my first time experiencing anything like it. My friend Emma drove us on with her car, but you can walk or bike on. The ferry ride itself continues to be one of the most iconic travel experiences in the Seattle area. Seattle skyline, Mount Rainier, and the surrounding islands we were able to see so clearly on this beautiful hot day. The ferry's name comes from the word wenatch in the Yakama laguage, which means "river flowing from canyon". Such a wonderful experience so glad we had perfect weather and the best company to enjoy the day with. read more

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I had a great time at Seattle Ferry Terminal. From the first floor, go up the elevator. The 2nd floor has the information booth where tickets can be purchased. For $11.35, passengers get a round trip ferry ride. I went to Bainbridge Island. I recommend reviewing the departure times, as the waits in between are a decent amount of time apart. The waiting area has restrooms and Puget Sound Perks, a coffee and food stand. The staff is very friendly and answered questions with a good attitude! read more

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It's easy to get here and priced well. We walked over form thw hotel to the ferry to go to Bainbridge. Their is no tap for payment, make sure you have your physical card with you. You can drive onto the ferry or walk on. Their is plenty of space, nice views and seating. You can sit inside or outside. Its a short distance and the price includes round-trip. The times posted are pretty spot on. read more

Seattle Ferry Terminal - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had a positive experience navigating the ferry never a long wait time and there never seems to be any delays. Everything here runs smoothly. read more

What to do on a late Sunday afternoon- spontaneous plans, I love it when my phone tracks my location, saw a reel on Bainbridge Island and here we are hopping the ferry over! hehe . We scored street parking nearby and was free on a Sunday, next visit I plan to send the car over too, to Bainbridge Island. The Seattle Island Ferry provides ferry service between Seattle and Bainbridge island. The Washington State Ferries operate this route, with departures from Pier 52. The ferry ride/trip takes about 35 mins over to Bainbridge, departures starts at 5:30am and runs frequently throughout the day. Purchasing tickets, ($11.05 ) and boarding was quick and smooth. We sure enjoyed our round trip Ferry Ride, and loved the stunning, scenic views across Puget Sound, got a nice glimpse of Mt. Rainier, and even saw some wildlife sightings. truly amazing experience. The only junk part is not having enough time, I recommend starting out first thing in the morning so you have more time to explore Bainbridge Island. I want to go back on the ferry again, "the tomorrow is never promise, enjoying life moments," so grateful. Thank you to my phone for tracking me! read more

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Such an easygoing experience. I've read a few reviews where passengers can use the ticket kiosk. We decided to pay at the walk up counters. Schedule boards and prices are displayed above ticket windows. As of now, TAP option to pay isn't effective yet. Cash and card are accepted. We paid +$10/ po for a round trip fare! Where can you get that nowadays?! WSDOT has the loading and unloading of passengers and vehicles running smoothly. We got dropped off by uber on the corner of Alaska Wy & Columbia. I've been wearing a medical boot for quite some time and the elevator access made it stress free for us to get to the top level- where you can get to the ticket booths and ferry terminal. There's also a pedestrian bridge (Marion Street Ferry Walkway) that can be a direct route as well, if you're trekking by foot. There's also are some vending machines w/ snacks inside the terminal area. You'll see wheelchair access buttons to activate doors to the terminal. We took different ferries to/ from Seattle to Bainbridge Island. Vessels will have a restaurant/ cafeteria with many hot food and refrigerated items. Internet was blotchy both directions. Seats and benches are well cushioned inside. read more

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+ This nicely set-up facility streamlines the proceedings to take you and your loved ones to several WA islands, including Bainbridge the birth island of pickleball. + Both the departure facility and the destination facility have public restrooms. + The ferry ride itself is an exhilarating experience. The boat ride is very smooth. You won't even feel the takeoff. + The ferry takes off about every hour almost the whole day. Keep an eye on the schedule [ https://wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=sea-bi ] and you shouldn't have to wait long to catch the next ride. + Plenty of room on the ferry for many pedestrian passengers and many cars. . There is security with a dog patrolling around the cars. . As for a passenger without a car, a two-way ticket costs $10.25 read more

Seattle Ferry Terminal - Seattle Ferry Terminal, Pier 52. Bainbridge Island or bust! - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Easy, inexpensive experience! Everything is clearly marked... and the staff will be quick to point you in the right direction if needed. Its not a luxury liner, but the seats are comfortable enough... and you have the option to stand as well. The ferry ride is smooth and offers terrific 360-degree views of the landscape! This is my preferred way to travel to/from downtown Seattle... and it's definitely better than making the drive around the water. *****FIVE STARS***** read more

A lovely little ride from Seattle to Bainbridge. There wasn't much of a wait to get on and was only $18.65 for a one way ticket. It was able to fit a lot of cars, but unfortunately, they parked a big Uhaul to the left in front of me with a SUV in my row that ended up in a collision trying to get out and took a little more time to get out. 2025 #26 read more

Seattle Ferry Terminal - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

On a sunny Seattle day, there's nothing better than traveling by ferry from Seattle to one of the islands. We used the ferry to visit Bainbridge for an afternoon of wine tasting and exploring, but the ferry ride was just as enjoyable as our day's adventures. The ferries are great. They have big outdoor decks to take in the view and lots of space inside to hang out. There's typically at least one ferry every hour (if not two) that makes the trip. Each ferry can carry about 168-197 cars, but you'd be surprised by how popular it is to take the ferry by car. It's best to arrive early to make it on. The ride is short, only about 35 minutes. Individual tickets cost $10.25 and a ticket for a person and car costs $18.65. read more

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You can catch both the Bainbridge Island and Bremerton ferries from the Seattle Ferry Terminal, both of which are much faster to get to by ferry (as opposed to the driving route through Tacoma). I use the Bainbridge Island ferry frequently (1-2x/week). See plusses, minuses and recommendations below. Plusses: - The ferry terminal is close to downtown and ferries leave frequently, especially to Bainbridge (about every 45-60 minutes, with a 35 minute crossing). - If you're on foot, you can buy tickets at the manned ticket booth (which is open whenever the ferries are running) or at machines situated both inside and outside the terminal. - Children under 18 are free! But they will need a ticket. - The walk-on fare *from* Bainbridge Island is free (so you'll only need the one-way fare to Bainbridge)! - If you're driving, you'll pay for the car (dependent on size), and for each passenger. - The C and H express busses from downtown and West Seattle drop off and pickup right across the street. - There are no food establishments in the terminal outside vending machines. If you want something to eat or drink, you can find plenty of restaurants along the Alaska Way waterfront (including a Starbucks not that far away). There's also the Owl and Thistle Pub just below the Marion Street pedestrian bridge on Western (with stairs that will get you there.) And who could forget Top Pot Donuts, also on the pedestrian bridge at Western. - There is an information booth outside the terminal towards the pedestrian bridge which is open from 9-7. It's also the Lost and Found, if you've misplaced anything. 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.) - You can catch the Light Rail to and from the ferry terminal, but it's about a 1/2 mile walk, with a steep hill, from either the Pioneer Square (closest) or Symphony stations. (I do it all the time, so it's doable, but I really wish the stations were a couple of blocks closer.) 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 visiting Bainbridge downtown, and only downtown, I strongly recommend against driving. Just park downtown and walk on. - If you're walking from the Light Rail stations, walk to 1st and Marion, and cross on the Marion Street pedestrian bridge which is dedicated to the ferry terminal. This will save you part of the steep hill and some stairs. - 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 there too (for $3!!), but you'll have to hoof it up the hill on Cherry to Pioneer Square. Allow yourself plenty of time, especially if ferries are delayed. read more

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Way to raise the price by 1/3 plus start charging for using a credit card. $28 one way no thanks.

Clean restrooms. Clean interior, helpful staff at the Terminal. Lots of kiosks for informative maps of the destinations you can take. The roundtrip tickets only cost $11 to Bainbridge. The ferry departs approximately every 55 minutes from 5:30am. There's also an area in the terminal with vending machines for snack and refreshments. There's also a space in the ferry to purchase meals and snacks. read more

If you're in Seattle, you have to take ferry rides! It's such a beautiful way to enjoy the scenery. Service if good, and efficient. They stick to the schedules. Everything seems organized. Be ready for an amazing experience! read more

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Simply put they get the job done. If you're in Seattle and want to experience the ferry jump on and go to Bremerton or Bainbridge Island. Bremerton for the Navy Museum and warship tour, And Bainbridge is good for little boutique shopping areas and restaurants. There are other options as well but this is about the ferry. It's good. read more

Love to ride the ferry!!! Building was super clean. Bathroom is nice and clean. The whole area was clean. Love the ferry! Smells like popcorn- so nostalgic!! read more

Ferry rides to any of the islands from Seattle areas are a local treasure. It always makes you feel like you're going on a trip somewhere without really leaving the state. The whole process of buying a ticket to get onto the ferry, queueing up in the lanes and waiting for your boarding to happen is just pure exciting and nostalgic. Haven't done this yet as a cyclist, but I bet its even more special that route too. I feel like the "truest" Seattle PNW experience comes from doing the ferry. The winds blasting across the water, splashes across the bow, wearing your patagonia/north face or whatever water resistant hoodie apparel, taking picturesque window photos, sipping on a beer while sitting on old fashioned benches, hearing the loudspeaker tell people to turn off their damn car alarms, etc etc etc. If you're lucky, you'll see Orcas or Eagles. Its that PNW feeling where you're closer to nature, away from the busy city and modern noise. Its therapeutic, healthy, natural. Whether you're a local or a tourist, take some time out to do a ferry ride, slow down, and smile the whole way. read more

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The Seattle Ferry Terminal is easy to navigate, dog friendly and easily accessible. You can purchase tickets just before boarding and walk on to the ferry. read more

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This terminal services ferries to Bainbridge and Bremerton, which board every hour each. The cost to drive onto the ferry only covers one way. On a Sunday, we arrived at about 11:15A and drove our car on at around 12:00P for the 12:30ish departure. Shortly after we parked inside the ferry, we were allowed to go into the cabin area to sit, eat, and watch the view. The inside of the cabin had plenty of tables to sit at, and there was a cafe that had decently-priced food and beer. There are lots of seats outside, too, but be prepared for the wind with a jacket and hair tie. The restrooms has many stalls and were clean. All the brochures and maps to nearby attractions, including Bainbridge Island, were in front of the restrooms. Once we got off the ferry, the drive to downtown Bainbridge was about 5 minutes away. read more

The Seattle Ferry Terminal is a great way to get to Bainbridge Island. You can either go round trip or go one way and take the long way back. The fares are very reason at $14.10 for your car and a driver, and $9.85 for passengers. Coming back, there is no charge for passengers. They go to Bainbridge Island and to Bremerton from this terminal. You pay your fare, then they direct you to a line to park your car. When the ferry comes in, they direct you into the boat where they will also tell you where to park. Restrooms and porta potties are available at the terminal itself. My wife didn't complain about the restroom, so it must've been clean. It's a good terminal with a nice ferry ride. read more

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Easy to navigate & very pretty ferry boat ride. Was only $10.25/person for walk ons and is roundtrip from Seattle to bainbridge island. read more

This is located on Pier 52 on the ferry terminal. at first was a little intimidated by following the science just make this so much easier. They also have an information booth where you're able to ask for additional questions once you purchase your ticket you're able to go inside the terminal and the waiting area, which they do have bathrooms as well boarding can be a little hectic, but at the same time it's just so easy to make sense that you're just able to walk in after scanning your valid ticket. The service was great overall from beginning of getting my ticket to entering into the ferry. The ambience can seem hectic, but everyone knows what they're doing so makes it very easy. You could just ask anyone. read more

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What an truly enjoyable experience. We wanted to spend the day in Bainbridge Island, so we drove our car onto the ferry. The fee was reasonable for the experience, and they do not charge per person and the fee was for roundtrip. Driving on and off is very easy and well organized. You can stay in your car, but we opted to get out and enjoy the views. The ferry is quite large with lots of seating. We sat near the bow and had excellent views of the water and the Island. We walked around to capture skyline views. . It is a great way to capture views of Seattle. The ride is very calm and lasts about 30 minutes. There is food available and plenty of bathrooms. read more

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A side from a few bad apples they seem to have their stuff together, for my commute they are always on time, the app sucks

We have largest ferry system in the United States. Boom. Winner. If you're in town for Seattle Fleet Week, Welcome! We're on the land of the Coast Salish people. We are surrounded by water; it is a way of life. "Sea" is literally in our city name. Colman Dock is lookin' fancy! The Viaduct is gone (we attended the Hello-Goodbye Viaduct event), but it's nice that the waterfront is quieter now. The new terminal has great views of Elliott Bay. Construction activity is still happening on Dzidzilalich/Alaskan Way but it's coming along nicely. The #99 bus was the best way to get around this area but they eliminated that route. Its replacement is the Free Waterfront Shuttle. I don't own a canoe or a boat, so the ferry is the most reliable and cost effective way for me to island hop. I've been using the Washington State Ferry (WSF) system since I was a kid so riding on them is second nature however, what's normal to me might be new and exciting for someone else. I had a revelation recently. My friend from out of state had never been on a WSDOT ferry. She was ecstatic that she got to experience being on a ship that had the ability to carry cars while traveling across the water. I guess sometimes you forget to appreciate the things you have until someone brings it to light. The ferry route I use the most is Seattle-Bainbridge Island. Tacoma (Jumbo Mark II-class) and Chimacum (Olympic-class) are the ones running currently. A majority of WSF vessels are named after native tribes and words of their dialects. It's fun to go out on the deck and take photos of the downtown Seattle skyline, watching it get smaller and smaller as we cruise away. It's pretty windy. A hat or a pony-tail helps. I love smelling that salty air. It's refreshing. It's summer and a good time to be out at sea. read more

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I really enjoyed taking the ferry to Bainbridge Island. It was nine dollars to ride the ferry there and back. If you board from Bainbridge, there is no fee. The ferry terminal is clean and spacious. It had places for you to charge your phone and the restrooms were also clean. The ferry also had plenty of places to sit both inside and out. read more

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Please Remember you only need to purchase passenger ticket ONCE. It's a round trip ticket. I need to call them and request a refund. I purchased the ticket at the vending machine. They should make a sign saying this is a round trip ticket. Overall we had a good experience at the ferry. read more

We took a ferry that departing from Colman Dock to Bermerton. The journey provided us with the wonderful views of Seattle City Skyline, which I would like to share with you. It's always so beautiful to see Seattle from the ferry. So much fun to ride the ferry and enjoy the PNW views. Less than 10 bucks for like 2 hours. The skyline photos so worth it. The bay was beautiful! It's really nice since they did the renovations. You can take the ferry to Bremerton or Bainbridge Island. read more

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If you're in Seattle and you're planning on going to Bainbridge Island you're most likely going to take the ferry to get there. That's what I did when I spent the afternoon on the island. The ferry terminal is at Pier 50 and you use the gray bridge to get to the entrance, although it is currently under construction so things might not be as obvious as to where they are. This could be an issue if you have not been here before and are trying to rush to get on the ferry like I was. I ended up missing my ferry because of this so I would recommend getting here earlier so you don't need to rush last minute. It is a 35 minute ferry ride to Bainbridge Island and costs $9.05 one way for an adult. It's nice that they don't require payment on the way back so the fare is for a round trip. You can either buy tickets online, at the front desk, or at one of the kiosks at the terminal so that's very convenient if you're in a rush. Other than Bainbridge Island you can also go to this ferry terminal to access the Bremerton island ferry. The ferry ride was smooth and you get beautiful views of downtown Seattle as you're moving away from the city and into the water. This is a good low-cost way to get across the water and get to other parts of the Greater Seattle area. read more

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Terrible experience. All ferries to Bainbridge running 50 min late (for a 35 min trip.). No posting of delay or new departure time in the terminal. No apology for the massive delay. read more

We utilized the ferry to spend the day on Bainbridge Island and the Bloedel Reserve. There's currently a whole lot of construction going on all along the waterfront and the ferry terminal is no exception. It's in the process of getting a whole new terminal which isn't a bad thing because the current one is a bit dated. All in all, the employees we encountered here were all friendly and the ride to and from the island was smooth and scenic. I enjoyed the ride almost as much as I did the island. Not like I have much of a choice when visiting Bainbridge, but I wouldn't have an issue using the ferry again. read more

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The ferry terminal is not bad. There's some construction going on at this time so things are a little out of sorts here. But I suspect things will clear up soon. Make sure to pay close attention to instructions and check the ferry website @ https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/. read more

Seattle Ferry Terminal - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Seattle Ferry Terminal provides ferry service to Bainbridge Island and Bremerton. The terminal itself is geographically located at Colman Dock, which is Pier 52 along the Seattle waterfront. There is currently a lot of construction going on to replace the aging and seismically vulnerable dock. Be aware as you plan your trip as entrances may change, and ferry schedules may be delayed. On top of that, because of COVID, labor shortage, ferries being repaired, a typical 2 ferry schedule may be down to 1, which is what I experienced during our visit to Bainbridge Island. The terminal itself has basically no facilities at the moment, except bathrooms and vending machines. Seating is very limited, too. Don't come late in case the entry points have changed. Don't come early either cuz there's no place to sit. Hopefully, it's not raining so you can't stand or sit outside either. When the ferry is about to be boarded, the entire terminal is filled with people. For the COVID nervous folks, this is NOT the place to be. To go to Bainbridge, the cost is $9.05 round trip for walk-on passengers. Pay one time only. For Seattle visitors, it is a very pleasant experience to ride the ferry, enjoy the skyline view from the water. Going to Bainbridge is the shortest ferry distance to travel. To locate ferry schedule, check the wsdot site. This is the Bainbridge Island link. https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=sea-bi read more

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I was here back in June where I was taking the ferry over to Bainbridge Island to run a half marathon. The entrance over to the ferry terminal from the Alaskan Way sidewalk was a bit confusing with the ongoing construction in that vicinity. It's much less confusing by taking the Marion Street Ferry Walkway which bypasses the need to cross the street at Alaskan Way. An adult ticket was $9.25 which was included in our race registration. The facilities inside the ferry terminal was well maintained. The restrooms were kept clean. You can either wait inside the terminal or check out some nice views just outside the door. Once they make the announcement to board your particular ferry, you just scan your ticket at one of the kiosks and head on over to the ferry. read more

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It was only for a moment, but wow, it was fun to be amongst the hustle and bustle of all the commuters and travelers. A group of us were on our way to Bainbridge Island and took the ferry there. Luckily, I was traveling with ladies that were familiar with it all and didn't really have to try and find my way or buy tickets though that process seemed easy enough. We had some time to spare before our ferry departed and so we walked over to the waterfront and hopped on the Seattle Great Wheel. Highly recommend it if you have time to spare and it was only about a 5-7 minute walk away. We made it back to our ferry just in time and watched as all the cars loaded onto the boat. I've never seen anything like it and was amazed at how fast and efficient the whole process was. The boat was able to accommodate SO many cars and I imagine that would be a good, cheap option for those that have a rental car. I would definitely recommend checking out all the options they have to offer. read more

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Especially for out-of-towners like my mom and me, who aren't used to riding ferries, taking the ferry to Bainbridge Island for the morning is definite must-do. Since we rented a car and wanted to explore the Island a bit we drove on (I've previously done it without a car and just took the ferry there and back, which was fun too). Service is friendly and while the ferry itself is definitely not like a fancy cruise or touristy ride, that made it that much more endearing to me. Both of the ferries were clean (even the bathrooms), had plentiful indoor and outdoor seating, vending machines, and the ferry named Tachoma even has a little hot cafeteria (most people ordered the popcorn). read more

Kind of a long wait in between ferry's but worth the trip to take my girl out on a date she would remember. I enjoy that they run kinda late which let us stay in town after dark and see the beautiful lights of the city. From Bremerton was free but back to Bremerton cost about 30 bucks. Sure glad we left the car cause that would have been insanely expensive. Also, they should have the gally open late by the time we got back we were looking for snacks and could have used a quick bite read more

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Spacious, clean, well managed. Staff are helpful and it's easy to figure out where to go. It's really easy as a walk on passenger, lots of seating areas in the terminal and on the boat. read more

Buying the tickets and getting to the terminal is easy. It's the actual terminal that is quite confusing with multiple lines and no direction. Once you're on the ferry it's smoothing sailing and perfect picturesque backdrops no matter which side of the ferry you are on. We did a full day at Bainbridge Island and utilizing the ferry just made our trip even better. Not having to deal with traffic and parking was great. The terminal is in a great location on both sides too and within walking distances to all the restaurants and siteseeing. Tip: Make sure to arrive 15 minutes (heck, maybe even 20 minutes) before the actual departure time. We got there 10 minutes before the ferry was about to leave and as soon as we boarded, the ferry took off...with 10 minutes left to spare until the actual departure time! It's another 50 minutes before the next ferry comes, so be mindful of your timing. read more

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Allow extra time during construction. Signage could be better to help alleviate confusion. Discover is an accepted form of payment. The cost of our car + driver was $15.35 and each passenger was $8.50. The travel time to Bremerton was about an hour. Loading was quick and seamless. Aboard the vessel, one can find bathrooms with several stalls, informational flyers to surrounding destinations and a cafeteria serving food and drink. I always appreciate the WSF system. Today didn't disappoint. read more

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