Bloedel Reserve: A Tranquil Oasis of Nature and Beauty

Getting There

• Bus

  From Kent, head to the Kent Station bus terminal. Take the Sound Transit bus route 586 towards Seattle. You will need to transfer to the ferry terminal at Seattle. Once you arrive at the Seattle ferry terminal, take the Washington State Ferry to Bainbridge Island. After arriving at Bainbridge Island, exit the ferry terminal and catch the Kitsap Transit bus route 90, which will take you to the Bloedel Reserve. The stop is within walking distance of the reserve.

• Bicycle

  If you're feeling adventurous and want to bike, rent a bicycle from a local rental shop in Kent. Start by heading north on East Valley Highway towards the Green River Trail. Follow the trail north until you reach the Seattle area. From there, you can navigate to the Seattle ferry terminal. Once at the terminal, take the ferry to Bainbridge Island. After disembarking, bike to Bloedel Reserve by following the signs or using a map app for directions.

• Walking

  Walking from Kent to Bainbridge Island isn’t feasible directly, but you can walk to the Kent Station and take the bus as described above. If you prefer to explore on foot, you can walk around Kent and visit local attractions until you feel ready to take public transport to Bainbridge.