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How to get fromSeattle to Ballard Locksby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Ballard Locks by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 24 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Vine St to 31st Ave W & W Jameson Stbus bus 24 / ...
    29 min
    $3

  2. Drive  5.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle to Ballard Lockscar car 5.9 mi
    15 min
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Seattle to Ballard Lockstaxi taxi 5.9 mi
    15 min
    $22–27

  4. Line 17 bus

    1. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Pine St to NW 54th St & NW Market Stbus bus 17
    32 min
    $3

Seattle to Ballard Locks by bus and foot

Calendar431Weekly Services
Duration29 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.3 mi
  • Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Ballard Locks, WA, USA?

King County Metro operates a bus from 3rd Ave & Vine St to 31st Ave W & W Jameson St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min.

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