Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting There & Away
All ferries except for Blake Island are run by Washington State Ferries; prices are round
trip:
Bainbridge Island
Ferry runs hourly from Pier 52 in summer, less frequently in winter.
Adult/car and driver: $7.70/16.40.
Vashon Island
Frequent daily ferry departures from Fauntleroy in West Seattle. Adult/
car and driver: $5/21.
Blake Island
Argosy Cruises departs from Pier 55 in Seattle daily late May to early
September. Tours adult/child/senior: $79.95/72.95/30; boat fare only adult/child: $40/15.
Whidbey Island
Frequent car ferries between Mukileto, 26 miles north of Seattle, and
Clinton, Whidbey Island. Adult/car and driver: $4.65/$9.75.
Getting Around
Bike rentals are available on Vashon and Bainbridge Islands and in Langley on Whid-
bey Island. Expect to pay $25 for two hours or $35 for the day.
Need to Know
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Area Code
Bainbridge, Blake and Vashon Islands 206; Whidbey Island 360
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Location
Bainbridge Island is 9 miles (35 minutes) west of Seattle, Vashon Island is
8 miles (20 minutes) southwest of Seattle, Blake Island is 8 miles (four hours for the
entire tour) southwest of Seattle and Whidbey Island is 26 miles (one hour including
ferry) north of Seattle
SIGHTS
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
ISLAND
(
www.bainbridgeisland.com
)
Getting to Bainbridge Island really is half the fun. It's a popu-
lar destination, largely because it's the quickest and easiest way to get out on the water
