What is the cheapest way to get from Space Needle to Ballard?

The cheapest way to get from Space Needle to Ballard is to bus via Mercer St & Queen Anne Ave N which costs $3 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Space Needle to Ballard?

The fastest way to get from Space Needle to Ballard is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $18 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Space Needle and Ballard?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mercer St & Queen Anne Ave N and arriving at 15th Ave NW & NW 65th St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Space Needle to Ballard?

The distance between Space Needle and Ballard is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Space Needle to Ballard without a car?

The best way to get from Space Needle to Ballard without a car is to bus via Mercer St & Queen Anne Ave N which takes 25 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Space Needle to Ballard?

The bus from Mercer St & Queen Anne Ave N to 15th Ave NW & NW 65th St takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Space Needle to Ballard bus from?

Space Needle to Ballard bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from Mercer St & Queen Anne Ave N station.

Where does the Space Needle to Ballard bus arrive?

Space Needle to Ballard bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at 15th Ave NW & NW 65th St station.

Where can I stay near Ballard?

There are 1435+ hotels available in Ballard.

Space Needle to Ballard - 6 ways to travel via bus, taxi, foot, and line 40 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Space Needle to Ballard by bus, taxi, or foot

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

Bus via Mercer St & Queen Anne Ave N
best
1. Take the bus from Mercer St & Queen Anne Ave N to 15th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus D Line
25 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Space Needle to Ballardtaxi 5.2 mi
13 min
$18–22
Walk
1. Take the foot from Space Needle to Ballardwalk 5 mi
1h 37m
Bus
1. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Vine St to 15th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus D Line
29 min
$3
Line 40 bus
1. Take the bus from Westlake Ave N & Harrison St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus 40
36 min
$3
Line 40 bus via Blanchard St & 6th Ave
1. Take the bus from Blanchard St & 6th Ave to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus 40
39 min
$3

Space Needle to Ballard by foot and bus

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Map of how to get from Space Needle to Ballard.

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Distance: 4.7 mi
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Space Needle, WA, USA and Ballard, WA, USA?

King County Metro operates a bus from Mercer St & Queen Anne Ave N to 15th Ave NW & NW 65th St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min.

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