BI Ride is an on-demand bus service for getting almost anywhere on Bainbridge Island. The service runs morning through mid-afternoon when Routed buses are not running. Ride for $2 or less. Hop on at timed stops or book a ride with Ride Pingo.
HOURS OF SERVICE | SERVICE AREA | HOW TO RIDE | TIMED STOPS | HOW TO PAY
BI Ride Hours of Service
Holidays: Click here for BI Ride's Holiday Schedule.For bus service outside BI Ride hours – Click HereTrying to catch a ferry?When using the Ride Pingo app, select “Transit Connect” and the sailing time when making your request. Not available for pre-booked rides. Learn more on how to book your ride. Areas ServedMost of Bainbridge Island, including Bainbridge Island Ferry Dock, Bloedel Reserve, Lynwood Center, Manitou Beach, Battle Point, Port Madison, Rockaway Beach, Miller Road, Day Road, Sportsman Club Road, New Brooklyn Road, High School Road, Madison Avenue and Winslow. All trips must start and end on Bainbridge Island. Snow RouteBI Ride will travel a modified service area when Snow and Extreme Weather events are activated unless service has been canceled or altered to Emergency Service. Emergency Service only operates Highway 305 on Bainbridge Island. Schedule Effective: March 4, 2024 |
Service Area MapRequest a ride now, hop on the bus at a timed stop or schedule a trip up to seven days in advance. Our buses cannot navigate certain streets. Refer to map below for BI Ride’s service area.
Downtown Winslow Map – Routed Bus stopsOnce BI Ride service ends, board Routed buses at marked stops in the downtown core (see Downtown Winslow map below). Outside the downtown core, flag down Routed buses along their route at any safe roadside location on the island. Snow & Extreme Weather
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Hop on BI Ride at Scheduled Times
In addition to offering trips on demand through the Ride Pingo app or by phone, BI Ride operates scheduled trips between Downtown Winslow, Coppertop Park, Bloedel Reserve and the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal. See schedules below for pick-up and drop-off locations. Please note trips to Bloedel Reserve and the Ferry Terminal are only upon rider request. You must schedule a ride if you need to travel elsewhere on the island.
Weekdays(no service to Bloedel Reserve on Mondays due to closure) |
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* BI Ride buses will travel to this last stop only if passengers aboard have indicated to the driver that is their destination. Otherwise, buses will operate on-demand trips after departing last timed stop.
Saturday
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* BI Ride buses will travel to this last stop only if passengers aboard have indicated to the driver that is their destination. Otherwise, buses will operate on-demand trips after departing last timed stop.
How to Ride – Now or LaterUse the Ride Pingo App
Click here to learn more about Ride Pingo. Call to Schedule a RideCall 1.844.424.7433. Reservation lines are open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, seven days a week. Depending on call volume, you may have to wait to speak to a representative. Individual trips may be grouped with other BI Ride or ACCESS service trips to the same or nearby destinations. For riders planning to connect to the Bainbridge Ferry Terminal, the trip will be scheduled to meet those specific time needs. For trips with no specific time constraints, riders may be asked to adjust their desired trip time to coordinate with other scheduled trips in their area. Who can ride?BI Ride is open to anyone but isn’t designed for large groups. You can request a ride for up to six (6) passengers at a time. If you are making a reservation by phone, please notify the reservationist of the total number of passengers. Kitsap Transit will try its best to meet all requested trips but cannot guarantee seating for groups. |
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