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South Lake Union to Ballard buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between South Lake Union and Ballard takes 23 min and the fastest bus takes 16 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from South Lake Union to Ballard. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

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

South Lake Union to Ballard bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between South Lake Union and Ballard. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from South Lake Union is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Ballard at 12:04 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 23 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    bus bus 19 min • Direct
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    bus bus 19 min • Direct
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    bus bus 19 min • Direct
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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 4.8 mi
  • Duration: 23 min

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

King County Metro operates a bus from Westlake Ave N & Mercer St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 22 min.

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