What is the cheapest way to get from Ballard to Mercer Island?

The cheapest way to get from Ballard to Mercer Island is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballard to Mercer Island?

The fastest way to get from Ballard to Mercer Island is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Ballard and Mercer Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballard to Mercer Island. However, there are services departing from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St and arriving at 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St via 5th Ave S & S Weller St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Ballard to Mercer Island?

The distance between Ballard and Mercer Island is 14 miles. The road distance is 13.4 miles.

How do I travel from Ballard to Mercer Island without a car?

The best way to get from Ballard to Mercer Island without a car is to line 40 bus and line 630 bus which takes 2h 9m and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Ballard to Mercer Island?

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Ballard to Mercer Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballard to Mercer Island bus from?

Ballard to Mercer Island bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St station.

Where does the Ballard to Mercer Island bus arrive?

Ballard to Mercer Island bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at 3rd Ave S & S Main St station.

Can I drive from Ballard to Mercer Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballard to Mercer Island is 13 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Ballard to Mercer Island.

Where can I stay near Mercer Island?

There are 1267+ hotels available in Mercer Island.

Ballard to Mercer Island - 3 ways to travel via line 40 bus, and line 630 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Ballard to Mercer Island by bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 40 bus, line 630 bus
best
1. Take the bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to 3rd Ave S & S Main St40
2. Take the bus from 5th Ave S & S Weller St to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St630
2h 9m
$6
Drive 13.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballard to Mercer Island13.4 mi
24 min
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballard to Mercer Island13.4 mi
24 min
$40–55

Ballard to Mercer Island by bus and foot

20Weekly Services

2h 9mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 13.9 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Ballard, WA, USA and Mercer Island, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St via 3rd Ave S & S Main St and 5th Ave S & S Weller St in around 2h 9m.

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