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Ballard to South Lake Union buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballard and South Lake Union takes 24 min and the fastest bus takes 18 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Ballard to South Lake Union. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

24 min
Duration
5 mi
Distance
$3
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Ballard to South Lake Union bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Ballard and South Lake Union. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballard is at 6:37 PM which arrives into South Lake Union at 7:02 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 24 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballard to South Lake Union? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 4.9 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Ballard, WA, USA and South Lake Union, WA, USA?

King County Metro operates a bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to Westlake & Mercer every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 25 min.

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