Just click above for tips about the right way to take your bike on the ferry - thanks to ferry commuter and Firstoff moderator Tony Medina.

Bike travel FREE on the bus. . .
Here is the site of all things Kitsap Transit including bus schedules and routes (bikes travel FREE on buses!) Under Commuter Programs, you will find information about the Bainbridge Bike Barn and lockers by the ferry, bikes on Kitsap buses, Commute Trip Reduction programs for employers and the Flexcar program. Did you know there is a Guaranteed Ride Home program for regular non-motorized commuters - guaranteeing a ride home in case of emergency? Lots of great stuff here. 

Useful Links for Bicycle Commuters

LEAVING BAINBRIDGE on the ferry by bike
A.  If the ferry has not yet arrived and started to unload traffic:
    1.  Ride your bike down Olympic Drive directly to the covered waiting area.
    2.  Bicyclists load first, before motorcycles and cars. 
    3.  Be ready to load when the terminal attendant says to do so.

B.  If the arriving ferry has arrived and started to unload traffic:
    1.  Ride your bike on the bike path to the far right of the toll booths, which bypasses the            toll booths entirely.
    2.  Ride through the car holding area on the far right side, and
    3.  Make your way to the covered waiting area next to Slip 3.

C.  If the arriving ferry has finished unloading and the Bainbridge auto traffic has started to load:
    1.  Ride your bike down Olympic Drive and wait at the base of the foot ramp for         instructions from the terminal attendant. 
    2.  If you just missed the first load of the bicyclists, then you might be able to
         load at the Mid-Load, at the instruction of the terminal attendant.
    3.  If you missed the Mid-Load, then you will likely have to wait until the last of
        the motorized vehicles have been loaded. 
    4.  The ferry system does not allow bicyclists to mingle with motorized traffic
        during the loading or unloading process. 
    5.  Always be ready to follow the instructions of the terminal attendant.

D.  If you arrived during A or B above,
    1.  Ride your bike to the front of the ferry boat. 
    2.  You may go down the middle of the tunnel or you may ride on the upper
         wing, either left or right.
    3.  Park your bike along the wall or along the railing. 
    4.  Do not park your bike on any yellow Keep Clear deck markings or block any
         fire safety equipment.
    5.  Do not park your bike on someone else's bike. 
    6.  Do not park your bike in a way that obstructs foot or auto traffic.

E.  If you arrived during C,
    1.  You might have to park your bike at the back of the boat. 
    2.  The ferry system does not allow bicyclists to move their bikes to the front of
         the boat.

Unloading in Seattle
F.  If you are parked at the front of the boat  
    1.  Be ready to ride off the boat before the ferry comes to a stop at the dock.
    2.  Have your bike gear selection set so that you can ride uphill easily, especially
         during low tide.

G.  If you are parked at the back of the boat
    1.  Be ready to ride off the boat by the time the ferry has stopped at the dock
    2.  Ride off the boat following the last of the lower wing motorized traffic.

I.  If you have a walk-on ferry ticket or a monthly ferry pass but don't have an annual bicycle pass:
    1.  Ride your bike through the the motorized traffic toll booth.
    2.  Wait your turn with the motorized traffic
    3.  Purchase a bicycle surcharge ticket.

J.  If you have a walk-on ferry ticket or a monthly ferry pass and have an annual bicycle pass:
    1.  Ride your bike through the the motorized traffic toll booth.
    2.  Wait your turn with the motorized traffic or
    3.  Enter the auto holding area through the reentry gate only if an attendant is
       there to verify your ticketed status.

K.  Proceed to the bicycle holding area near the entrance to the car ramp of Slip 3.

L.  Follow the instructions of the terminal attendant during the loading process.