The average bus between Ballard and Bothell takes 1h 24m and the fastest bus takes 1h 5m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Ballard to Bothell. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Ballard and Bothell. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballard is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Bothell at 8:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Northgate Station - Bay 1 and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 19m • 2 changes


1h 23m • 2 changes


1h 13m • 2 changes


1h 17m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Ballard to Bothell. However, there are services departing from Ballard station and arriving at Bothell station via Northgate Station - Bay 1 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Ballard to Bothell bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St station.
Ballard to Bothell bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at Bothell Way NE & Bothell Way NE station.
The distance between Ballard and Bothell is 16.6 km. The road distance is 23 km.
You can take a bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to Bothell Way NE & Bothell Way NE via Northgate Station - Bay 1 and Lake City Way NE & NE 130th St in around 1h 14m.