What is the cheapest way to get from Vashon to Ballard?

The cheapest way to get from Vashon to Ballard is to line 975 ferry and bus which costs $13 and takes 2h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vashon to Ballard?

The fastest way to get from Vashon to Ballard is to ferry and bus and line 40 bus which takes 2h 18m and costs $14 - $35.

How far is it from Vashon to Ballard?

The distance between Vashon and Ballard is 23 miles.

How do I travel from Vashon to Ballard without a car?

The best way to get from Vashon to Ballard without a car is to ferry and bus and line 40 bus which takes 2h 18m and costs $14 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Vashon to Ballard?

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Vashon to Ballard, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ballard?

There are 1450+ hotels available in Ballard.

Vashon to Ballard - 3 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and line 40 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Vashon to Ballard by ferry or bus

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

Ferry, bus, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Vashon Island to Fauntleroyferry
2. Take the bus from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St to 3rd Ave & Virginia Stbus
3. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Virginia St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus 40
2h 18m
$15–32
Line 975 ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock to Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dockferry 975
2. Take the bus from Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way to 15th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus D Line
2h 22m
$13
Line 975 ferry, line 40 bus
1. Take the ferry from Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock to Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dockferry 975
2. Take the bus from 4th Ave S & S Jackson St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus 40
2h 30m
$13

Vashon to Ballard by bus and ferry

139Weekly Services

2h 18mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 23 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Vashon, WA, USA and Ballard, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Vashon to Ballard. However, you can take the line 118 bus to Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW, walk to Vashon Island, take the ferry to Fauntleroy, walk to Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St, take the bus to 3rd Ave & Virginia St, then take the line 40 bus to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd to 15th Ave NW & NW 65th St via Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW, Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock, Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock, and Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way in around 2h 22m.

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