The average bus between Tacoma and Ballard Locks takes 1h 44m and the fastest bus takes 1h 27m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Tacoma to Ballard Locks. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Tacoma and Ballard Locks. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Tacoma is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Ballard Locks at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at 4th Ave & University and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 34m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Tacoma to Ballard Locks? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma to Ballard Locks. However, there are services departing from Tacoma station and arriving at Ballard Locks station via 4th Ave & University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Tacoma to Ballard Locks bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Commerce St Station - Zone D.
Tacoma to Ballard Locks bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at 31st Ave W & W Jameson St station.
The distance between Tacoma and Ballard Locks is 46 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Ballard Locks via 4th Ave & University, 3rd Ave & Union St, and 31st Ave W & W Jameson St in around 1h 47m.