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Ballard to Alki Beach buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballard and Alki Beach takes 1h 34m and the fastest bus takes 1h 10m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Ballard to Alki Beach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 34m
Duration
15 mi
Distance
$6
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Line 40 bus, bus, line 50 bus

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  1. Take the bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to 3rd Ave & Virginia Stbus bus 40
  2. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Virginia St to SW Alaska St & California Ave SW - Bay 3bus bus 57
  3. Take the bus from SW Alaska St & 44th Ave SW - Bay 4 to Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SWbus bus 50
1h 33m
$6

Ballard to Alki Beach bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Ballard and Alki Beach. The earliest departure is at 1:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Ballard is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Alki Beach at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at 3rd Ave & Virginia St and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    King County MetroKing County MetroKing County Metro1h 27m • 2 changes

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    King County MetroKing County MetroKing County Metro1h 27m • 2 changes

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    King County MetroKing County MetroKing County Metro1h 28m • 2 changes

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    King County MetroKing County MetroKing County Metro1h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    King County MetroKing County MetroKing County Metro4h 54m • 2 changes

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    King County MetroKing County MetroKing County Metro1h 25m • 2 changes

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    King County MetroKing County MetroKing County Metro1h 25m • 2 changes

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    King County MetroKing County MetroKing County Metro1h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    King County MetroKing County MetroKing County Metro5h 5m • 2 changes

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    King County MetroKing County MetroKing County Metro1h 20m • 2 changes

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    King County MetroKing County MetroKing County Metro1h 20m • 2 changes

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    King County MetroKing County MetroKing County Metro1h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Ballard to Alki Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 15.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Ballard, WA, USA and Alki Beach, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SW via 3rd Ave & Virginia St, SW Alaska St & California Ave SW - Bay 3, and SW Alaska St & 44th Ave SW - Bay 4 in around 1h 33m.

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