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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Mercer Island and Ballard?

No, there is no direct bus from Mercer Island to Ballard. However, there are services departing from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St and arriving at 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St via 4th Ave S & S Jackson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Mercer Island to Ballard?

The distance between Mercer Island and Ballard is 15 miles. The road distance is 13.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mercer Island to Ballard without a car is to line 630 bus and line 40 bus which takes 1h 19m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Mercer Island to Ballard, including transfers.

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

Mercer Island to Ballard bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St station.

Where does the Mercer Island to Ballard bus arrive?

Mercer Island to Ballard bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at 5th Ave S & S Weller St station.

Can I drive from Mercer Island to Ballard?

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

Where can I stay near Ballard?

There are 1118+ hotels available in Ballard.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Mercer Island to Ballard 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 630 bus, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the bus from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St to 5th Ave S & S Weller St630
2. Take the bus from 4th Ave S & S Jackson St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St40
1h 19m
$6
Drive 13.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mercer Island to Ballard13.3 mi
24 min
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mercer Island to Ballard13.3 mi
24 min
$40–55

Mercer Island to Ballard by bus

20Weekly Buses

1h 19mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 15.4 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

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

You can take a bus from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St via 5th Ave S & S Weller St and 4th Ave S & S Jackson St in around 1h 19m.

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